Social Work

Book Details

• Author: Viviene Cree

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2009

• ISBN: 813160294X

• Binding: Hardcover

• Number of Pages: 208

About the Book
This major new text addresses the evolving agenda of social work in the 21st century. It is structured around the framework of the National Occupational Standards for social work and uses terminology and concepts contained within them. The book explores how social work can make a real difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities, advocating for innovative approaches that go beyond traditional methods.

Key Features:

• Provides an introductory social work textbook specifically designed for the 21st century.

• Main chapters follow the six National Occupational Standards for social work.

• Each chapter uses a problem-based learning approach, beginning with a real-life case scenario from social work practice and drawing on messages from theory and research.

• Includes a range of student-friendly features, such as glossaries, summaries, questions, exercises, further reading, and links to additional resources.

• Written by leading authors in the field and evaluated by a distinguished editorial panel.

This book demonstrates the potential of social work to be transformative, offering an essential resource for social work students and new practitioners.

Contents
(Content details not provided, but the book covers topics structured around National Occupational Standards for social work and includes case scenarios and practical approaches.)

About the Author

Steve Myers is the Director of Social Work at the University of Salford.