ISBN: 9780415160322 - Caring and Coping: A Guide to Social Services (7 results)

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. This study seeks to provide an explanation about social services and social work. It addresses issues such as the terms and effects of the Children Act and the Community Care Act and explains the role of charities in the modern welfare state. Topics such as the role of management, relationships with other agencies, and the place of social work within the community are also discussed. A guide to the history, politics, law, ethics, management, funding and day -to-day work of the social services in Britain. An introductory text for trainee social workers or the interested general reader. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condition: New. Douglas, Anthony Philpot, TerryCaring and Coping provides a clear and accessible explanation of the history, politics, management, funding and day-to-day work of the social services in Britain.Social Care now encompasses a wide range.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 259 pages. 9.00x5.75x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Caring and Coping provides a clear and accessible explanation of the history, politics, management, funding and day-to-day work of the social services in Britain.Social Care now encompasses a wide range of increasingly specialised professions. Caring and Coping aims to improve the practitioner's (and the general public's) understanding not only of what these various professions do, but also what the legal, political, ethical and financial constraints are upon them. It succinctly addresses issues such as: - the terms and effects of the Children Act and the Community Care Act - the role of charities in the modern welfare state - the role of management - relationships with other agencies - and the place of social work within the community Social services are so often portrayed in the media in a sensationalist way and this book counterbalances the hype by providing solid research and a more down-to-earth picture. It is an ideal introductory text for those training to be social workers.…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. This study seeks to provide an explanation about social services and social work. It addresses issues such as the terms and effects of the Children Act and the Community Care Act and explains the role of charities in the modern welfare state. Topics such as the role of management, relationships with other agencies, and the place of social work within the community are also discussed. A guide to the history, politics, law, ethics, management, funding and day -to-day work of the social services in Britain. An introductory text for trainee social workers or the interested general reader. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Condition: New. A clear and accessible guide to the history, politics, law, ethics, management, funding and day -to-day work of the social services in Britain. An ideal introductory text for trainee social workers or the interested general reader. Editor(s): Philpot, Terry. Num Pages: 272 pages, 2 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFF; JKSN. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 25. Weight in Grams: 431. . 1998. 1st Edition. hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Condition: New. A clear and accessible guide to the history, politics, law, ethics, management, funding and day -to-day work of the social services in Britain. An ideal introductory text for trainee social workers or the interested general reader. Editor(s): Philpot, Terry. Num Pages: 272 pages, 2 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFF; JKSN. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 25. Weight in Grams: 431. . 1998. 1st Edition. hardcover. . . . .…