Social Work with Older People - Brossura

Karin Crawford; Janet Walker

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1844451550 ISBN 13: 9781844451555

Casa editrice: Learning Matters, 2008

Riassunto

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 of discussion and critical, independent thought. Furthermore, this book is a source of contemporary research and offers the reader insights into government legislation and policy. It is an essential read for any student who wants to develop a distinctive focus on social work with older people.

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Recensione:

It is well organised, clearly written, very well-informed and includes a wealth of case studies and relevant activities. It manages to cover a breadth of subjects whilst giving specific, detailed information --Christine Foulkes, University of Northampton

This is an excellent book which covers the ground comprehensively yet succinctly. --Lecturer, University of East London

L'autore:

Karin Crawford is Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Lincoln, where she has responsibility for supporting learners, teaching and curriculum development in the area of health, social care and management, both at undergraduate and post-qualifying levels. She also has experience of working with other European countries to develop teaching and learning in health and social care. Janet Walker is Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Lincoln. She has a particular interest in the development of social care training, having managed local authority social services training prior to joining the University. Janet also has considerable experience of working in children's services as a social worker and a manager.

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• Editore: Learning Matters
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1844451550
• ISBN 13: 9781844451555
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 2
• Numero di pagine: 204