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Contemporary Social Work Studies Indigenous Social Work around the World: Towards Culturally Relevant Education and Practice (Hardcover)

How can mainstream Western social work learn from and in turn help advance indigenous practice? This volume brings together prominent international scholars involved in both Western and indigenous social work across the globe - including James Midgley... more

Routledge Advances in Social Work: Revitalising Critical Reflection in Contemporary Social Work Research Practice and Education (Hardcover)

Globally social work faces increasingly complex cultural political economic legal organisational technological and professional conditions. Critically reflecting on the subject this book heightens critical consciousness among social work researchers... more

Research in Social Work: The Origins of Social Care and Social Work (Paperback)

European and North American notions of helping - or managing - poor and marginalised people have deep roots in religious texts and traditions which continue to influence contemporary social policy and social work practice in ways which many do not... more

The Reluctant Welfare State : Engaging History to Advance Social Work Practice in Contemporary Society 9780495507147 Used / Pre-owned

Written in clear lively prose by one of the foremost scholars in the area of social welfare THE RELUCTANT WELFARE STATE: ENGAGING HISTORY TO ADVANCE SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY Sixth Edition places social policy into political cultural... more

Brooks/Cole Empowerment: The Reluctant Welfare State : Engaging History to Advance Social Work Practice in Contemporary Society (Edition 7) (Hardcover)

Written in clear lively prose this highly respected book analyzes the evolution of the American welfare state from colonial times to present. Social welfare policy connects to an empowerment perspective showing how African Americans Latinos women gays... more

Pre-Owned Social Work Practices : Contemporary Perspectives on Change 9780761962724

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Springer International Social Work: Indigenization Discourse in Social Work: International Perspectives (Hardcover)

This contributed volume provides an in-depth understanding of contemporary debates discussions and insights on Indigenous social work theory education and practice across the globe. Based on theoretical and empirical perspectives authors collectively... more

Critical Psychoanalytic Social Work: Research and Case Studies for Clinical Practice (Hardcover)

This international and interdisciplinary collection argues for the use of clinical-based practices and research in social work bringing together critical psychoanalytic ideas into social work practice to help tackle contemporary issues. With a Foreword... more

Decolonising and Reimagining Social Work in Africa: Alternative Epistemologies and Practice Models (Hardcover)

This book explores contemporary debates on decolonisation and indigenisation of social work in Africa and provides readers with alternative models values and epistemologies for reimagining social work practice and education that can be applicable to a... more

Understanding Social Work: Preparing for Practice (Hardcover)

What is social work? How is it carried out? What skills does it require? Focusing on the challenges of achieving good practice this popular textbook reflects on recent developments in social work within the context of contemporary society law and... more

Critical Psychoanalytic Social Work: Research and Case Studies for Clinical Practice (Paperback)

This international and interdisciplinary collection argues for the use of clinical-based practices and research in social work bringing together critical psychoanalytic ideas into social work practice to help tackle contemporary issues. With a Foreword... more

Clinical Social Work : Beyond Generalist Practice with Individuals Groups and Families (Paperback)

The goal of this book is to clearly describe the underlying theories and basic techniques of each approach in the context of this rapidly changing field. It provides a clear and contemporary description of clinical intervention with individuals groups... more

The Dalit Movement in India : Local Practices Global Connections (Hardcover)

This work traces new practices and discourses among Dalit activists since the 1990s and shows how these practices both shaped and changed social relations. It is an anthropological attempt to reach behind the surface of the contemporary Dalit movement.... more

TOBGBE Social Work Cosmetic Makeup Bag It s Me Hi I m the Social Worker It s Me Social Worker Gift School Social Worker Merch (Social Work BAG) C6

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Pre-Owned Social Work Practice and Social Justice: From Local to Global Perspectives (SW 381s Foundations of Social Justice) Paperback

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Pre-Owned Handbook of Empirical Social Work Practice Social Problems and Practice Issues 9780471153627

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Post-Qualifying Social Work Social Work with Children and Families: Developing Advanced Practice (Hardcover)

There is an increasing emphasis on post-qualifying training for social workers especially in the complex and demanding area of working with children and families. This essential textbook is especially designed for practitioners studying at this level.... more

Transforming Social Work Practice: Sociology and Social Work (Paperback)

Sociological perspectives can be used to analyse societal and structural influences on human behaviour at individual group and community levels. The authors link sociological concepts debates and theories relating to key areas such as poverty social... more

Pre-Owned Christianity and Social Work : Readings on the Integration of Christian Faith and Social Work Practice 9780962363467 Used

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Transforming Social Work Practice: Using the Law in Social Work (Hardcover)

A core function of social work is to assist empower and protect the most vulnerable in society. Social workers make difficult decisions in complex and challenging situations every day. They work in organizations that have clear statutory duties.... more

Post-Qualifying Social Work Social Work with Children and Families: Developing Advanced Practice (Paperback)

There is an increasing emphasis on post-qualifying training for social workers especially in the complex and demanding area of working with children and families. This essential textbook is especially designed for practitioners studying at this level.... more

Student Social Work Integrating Social Work Theory and Practice: A Practical Skills Guide (Paperback)

All social work students study theory and undertake practice placements. Integrating the two - so that each informs the other - is both essential and notoriously tricky. This accessible book demystifies the process and offers helpful evidence-based... more

Pre-Owned Research for Effective Social Work Practice (New Directions in Social Work) Paperback

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Pre-Owned Chapters 10-13: The Practice of Generalist Social Work (New Directions in Social Work) Paperback

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Group Work Practice to Advance Social Competence: A Specialized Methodology for Social Work (Hardcover)

Small social groups are fundamental for achieving personal growth social development socialization and the skills of sustaining relevance relationships and connections to society. Unfortunately those who would benefit most from small groups often find... more

Pre-Owned Christianity and Social Work : Readings on the Integration of Christian Faith and Social Work Practice 9780971531826

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Transforming Social Work Practice: Effective Writing Skills for Social Work Students (Paperback)

This concise text is written specifically to help students and practitioners hone their techniques and develop their skills when it comes to writing in a clear accessible and above all rigorous manner. There are sections on good essay writing and how... more

Transforming Social Work Practice: Using Counselling Skills in Social Work (Paperback)

This practical book enables students to develop key counselling skills that can help to enhance their practice and help to place the service-user at the centre of the decision making process. Relationship building will be a key area of the text and... more

Transforming Social Work Practice: Social Work with Older People (Paperback)

This second edition looks in detail at the role of the social worker who engages with older people. It enables the reader to develop the key skills required to understand the mental and physical needs of older people in society while encouraging plenty... more

Social Work Reclaimed : Innovative Frameworks for Child and Family Social Work Practice

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School social work in Illinois : a description of school social work--guidelines for a school social work program / issued by Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction Ray Page super

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Research Highlights in Social Work Risk Assessment in Social Care and Social Work (Paperback)

Risk Assessment in Social Care and Social Work outlines the theoretical issues behind the decisions processes and organisations involved in risk assessment. Written by leading academics and experienced practitioners it considers implications for future... more

Social Work and Social Welfare: An Invitation (New Directions in Social Work)

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Social Construction and Social Work Practice: Interpretations and Innovations (Hardcover)

Social construction addresses the cultural factors and social dynamics that give rise to and maintain values and beliefs. Drawing on postmodern philosophies and critical social and literary theories social construction has become an important and... more

Social Work Practice for Social Justice : Cultural Competence in Action

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Pre-Owned Social Work Practice and Social Justice : From Local to Global Perspectives 9780534592141

Through its global approach Sowers and Rowe s book encourages students to think critically about oppression and social justice issues at home and around the world. As a fundamental premise the book establishes that social work practice needs to move... more

Care in Social Work with Children and Families: Theory Everyday Practices and Possibilities for Social Change (Hardcover)

This book analyses the types of and possibilities for care in social work with families in situations where evidence-based programmes standardised forms of risk-assessment and intervention performance management and incentives to increase... more