Social Work: Contexts and Practice

Author(s): Contributions by Marie Connolly, Louise Harms, Jane Maidment

Social Work

A practical introduction to contemporary issues in social work, Social Work: Contexts and Practice, fourth edition explores the broad influences shaping the vision and development of the social work profession. It demonstrates how knowledge contributes to flexible social work responses and identifies the ways in which research findings, theoretical insights and practice wisdom can be integrated within dynamic practice frameworks. The fourth edition brings together a team of expert authors to guide students through the unique experiences of social work across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand and examines how an enduring commitment to social justice and the protection of human rights shapes social work perspectives and practices. New to this edition: New co-editor Jane Maidment offers a fresh focus on the practice skills required to work effectively as a social worker, New chapter on Social Justice and Critical Reflection, Thoroughly revised to reflect changes in the industry

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General Fields

  • : 9780190308728
  • : Oxford University Press Australia & New Zealand
  • : Oxford University Press Australia & New Zealand
  • : October 2017
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Contributions by Marie Connolly, Louise Harms, Jane Maidment
  • : Paperback
  • : English
  • : 361.3
  • : 335