Social work : a very short introduction
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- ISBN: 9780198708452
- ISBN: 0198708459
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Physical Description:
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121 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm. - Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2015.
- Copyright: ©2015
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Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 109-115) and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | What is social work? -- The politics of social work -- Social work with individuals and families -- Social work with groups -- Community social work -- Does it work and how do we know? |
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Subject: | Social service |
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Social Work: a Very Short Introduction
Social workers spend their time trying to ease social suffering. They encounter the extreme casualties of social inequality: the victims of poverty, illness, addiction, and abuse; they work with abusers and offenders; and operate in the space between the State and the poor or marginalized. Social work is replete with vivid human stories: the troubled teenage boy who cannot settle in a foster home; the frail older woman who is desperate for social contact; the community seeking a way to tackle gang violence; the sex offender leaving prison; and the disputed territory of international adoption. Social work therefore holds a fundamental importance throughout the modern world.In this Very Short Introduction, Sally Holland and Jonathan Scourfield explain what social work is and look at its rich historical development. Reflecting international human stories of social problems and social work relationships, as well as the philosophies behind the practice and the evidence about what works throughout the world, they look at the various definitions, history, and debates about purpose and effectiveness, theory, and methods. Including wide ranging examples of social work practice around the world and within particular population groups, they reflect the international variation of social work theory and practice, as well as highlighting all of the main controversies and debates.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.