The Short Guide to Social Work

Book Details:

• Author: Robert Adams

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2012

• ISBN: 9788131605028

• Pages: 246

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.8 x 0.9 inches

About the Book
This engaging and student-friendly text offers a concise and comprehensive introduction to the discipline of social work. Tailored for prospective and newly enrolled social work students, it outlines the theoretical foundations, policy contexts, and practice frameworks essential to modern social work education and professional development.

Covering a wide range of service user groups—such as children and families, adults, the elderly, disabled persons, and individuals with mental health issues—the book uses real-world case examples to illuminate core concepts and practical approaches. Additionally, it touches upon specialized areas of practice, enabling readers to understand the broad scope of social work in today’s ever-evolving socio-political climate.

Ideal for both academic learning and professional orientation, this book is a valuable starting point for anyone interested in the field of social work.

About the Author / Editor
Robert Adams is Professor of Social Work at Teesside University and Visiting Professor at the University of the West of Scotland. With over two decades of academic and practical experience, he has authored and edited several best-selling books on social work and served as an external examiner on professional qualification programs. His expertise makes him one of the leading voices in contemporary social work education.