The Social Work Companion (Palgrave Student Companions Series) - Brossura

Neil Thompson; Sue Thompson

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1403937958 ISBN 13: 9781403937957

Casa editrice: Palgrave Macmillan, 2008

Riassunto

Neil Thompson is an authority on social work both as an author and trainer and has a massive student following, reflected in sales of all his books. Social Work has around 8000 new students a year in the UK and was in the top 10 most popular degree subjects in the UK in 2006. With no 'A' level available, and a high proportion of mature 'non-traditional' students accepted on courses, social work students are often anxious to get a head start on their degrees - this book fits that purpose.This is a practical, user-friendly text addressing the anxieties and challenges faced by social work students at the start of their course. Offering wide-ranging yet accessible coverage of the core topics along with important advice on study skills, this Companion is the essential survival guide for social work students.

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L'autore:

Neil and Sue Thompson are directors of Avenue Consulting Ltd. They both have extensive experience in the helping professions. Neil has worked in social work practice, management and education and is Director of the Institute for Applied Social Sciences at Liverpool Hope University. He has over 100 publications to his name. Sue has worked as a nurse, care manager, social worker, practice teacher and mentor.

Contenuti:

Preface
Introduction
PART ONE: STUDYING SOCIAL WORK
Introduction
Law, Politics and Society
Your Social Work Course
Maximising Your Learning
Conclusion
PART TWO: CORE TOPICS IN SOCIAL WORK
Introduction
Social Work Processes
The Social Context
Human Development
The Organizational Context
Law and Policy
The Value Base
Reflective Practice
Conclusion
PART THREE: KEY TERMS AND CONCEPTS
PART FOUR: KEY THEORIES AND THEORISTS
PART FIVE: DRAWING ON RESEARCH
Introduction
Why is Research Important?
Understanding Research Methods and Process
Incorporating Research into Practice
Conclusion
PART SIX: CAREER PATHWAYS
Introduction
Career Opportunities Across Settings
Continuous Professional Development
Applying for Jobs
Conclusion
PART SEVEN: GUIDE TO FURTHER LEARNING

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Palgrave Macmillan
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1403937958
• ISBN 13: 9781403937957
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 400