What Is Social Work? : Context and Perspectives

Horner, Nigel

ISBN 10: 1844450511 / ISBN 13: 9781844450510

Published by SAGE Publications, Limited, 2006

Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 8708810-6

Synopsis:

Written for those in the early stages of a social work degree or considering social work as a career, the second edition of this well-regarded book has been updated to reflect the major changes in social work in light of the Children Act 2004 together with the new set of arrangements for planning, regulation and quality assurance. It gives an overview of the history of social work from the Middle Ages to its complex structure today and case studies, research summaries and activities encourage readers to reflect on the skills and knowledge required by today′s social worker.

About the Author: Nigel Horner is Head of the School of Health and Social Care at the University of Lincoln, where he teaches social work history, theory and methods, residential child care and ageing and older people. He began working in a London Borough Children’s Home in 1972, before studying Sociology at Durham University. After a period as a Community Worker, he qualified in Social Work from Glasgow University in 1980, and thereafter worked in Mental Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, Fostering and Youth Offending settings. He is also a Senior Fellow in the Higher Education Academy.

Bibliographic Details

Title: What Is Social Work? : Context and ...
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Limited
Publication Date: 2006
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 2nd Edition