Critical Practice in Social Work by Robert Adams [Paperback]

What do social workers need to know in order to practise skilfully and effectively? Edited by three Social Work's leading scholars, the second edition of this highly respected textbook helps bridge the gap between social work theory and the challenges of day-to-day practice.
Versatile and thoughtful, the book's simultaneous accessibility and depth make it essential reading suited for both social work students at undergraduate and post-qualifying level. Practitioners, too, will learn and benefit from the insights collected together in this valuable addition to their bookshelf.

Edited By Robert Adams, Lena Dominelli and Malcolm Payne

Introduction; R.Adams, L.Dominelli& M.Payne
On Being Critical in Social Work; R.Adams, L.Dominelli& M.Payne
PART 1: VALUES INTO PRACTICE
Values in Social Work; L.Dominelli
Professional Values and Accountabilities; S.Banks
Identity, Individual Rights and Social Justice; C.Clark
Pushing Ethical Boundaries for Children and Families; L.Briskman
Parental and Reproductive Rights; L.Dominelli
Ethical Tensions in Social Work: Consent in Later Life; R.Adams& M.Payne
PART 2: THEORIES FOR PRACTICE
Critical Reflection and Social Work Theories; M.Payne
Counselling; s Brown
Groupwork; D.Ward
Community Work; M.Mayo
Psychosocial Work: An Attachment Perspective; D.Howe
Cross Cultural and Black Perspectives through the Life Course; L.Robinson
Cognitive-behavioural Practice; K.Cigno
Task-centred work; M.Doel
Advocacy and Empowerment; R.Adams
From Radical to Critical Social Work; B.Pease
Feminist Social Work; J.Orme updated by R.Adams, L.Dominelli& M.Payne
Anti-oppressive Approaches; B.Burke& P.Harrison
Postmodern and Constructionist Approaches to Social Work; N.Parton
PART 3: DEVELOPING CRITICAL PRACTICE
Being a Critical Practitioner; R.Adams
Safeguarding Children; J.Pinkerton
Fostering and Adoption; s Brown
Working with Looked after Children and Young People in Residential Care; A.Roy, F.Young& C.Chahal
Family-based Social Work; K.Morris
Youth Justice and Young Offenders; K.Haines
Safeguarding Adults; H.Brown
Care Management; M.Holloway
Mental Health; D.Bailey
Physical Disability; B.Sapey
Learning Disability; T.Stainton
Older People; C.Beech& M.Ray
End of Life Care and Bereavement; C.Currer
Concluding Comment; R.Adams, L.Dominelli& M.Payne.