The Blackwell Companion to Social Work by Martin Davies (English) Paperback Book

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Fully revised and restructured, this fresh edition offers students and trainee social workers an incisive and authoritative introduction to the subject.

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Fully revised and restructured, this fresh edition offers students and trainee social workers an incisive and authoritative introduction to the subject. As well as entirely new sections on theory and practice, the expert contributions which have shaped the companion's leading reputation have been updated and now include innovative standalone essays on social work theory. Comprehensively reworked new edition comprising six substantive sections covering essential topics for trainee social workers – in effect, six books in oneIncludes an extensive introduction and chapters by leading experts on the focus and purpose of social workProvides a unified textbook for trainees and an invaluable professional reference volumeFeatures a wealth of new material on theory and practice alongside detailed expositions of the social and psychological framework, stages in the human life cycle, and the objectives and core components of social workEach chapter lists five key points to remember, questions for discussion, and recommendations for further reading

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'Since its fi rst appearance The Blackwell Companion to Social Work has never been off our recommended reading lists. It provides a comprehensive and in-depth "one-stop" for students, academics and practitioners seeking the most thoughtful contemporary insights to the complexities of modern social work practice. Look no further.' Gary Clapton, University of Edinburgh 'This book continues to be an important source of reference both for the discipline and the profession of social work. In its revised form, the book manages to keep pace with the rapid changes that are taking place in social work without sacrifi cing breadth or depth. It will prove an invaluable teaching tool and a reliable starting point for more sustained and detailed inquiry.' Ian Butler, University of Bath ???The new edition of this highly popular edited volume will undoubtedly ensure that it maintains its status as a must-have textbook for social worker students. The chapters within the volume are organised into six "books' - an indication of the breadth of issues covered. The reader will fi nd updated material on key aspects of social work written by respected academics, writers and practitioners. Each chapter closes with three questions that focus on the core ideas contained within the chapter. These provide a helpful starting point for seminar or small group discussion. The comprehensiveness of the text has also been further developed with the inclusion of a collection of twenty-four papers that introduce theories and concepts central to the discipline of social work.??? Christine Jones, Durham University This signifi cantly extended fourth edition of the primary text for students and trainee social workers is the most inclusive and authoritative of its kind - in eff ect, six books in one, providing an integrated companion that avoids the need for supplementary volumes. The material has been reformulated into substantive sections that cover all the essential aspects of social work, including two entirely new ones covering theory and practice. The text now features an innovative encyclopedia'style selection of 24 essays each analysing a relevant theoretical perspective. Concise, expertly edited contributions from leading academics and practitioners explore the social and psychological framework of the subject, the stages in the human life cycle, the reasons for social work, the nature of social work practice, its core components, and its theoretical foundations. As with previous editions, the coverage is subdivided into discrete and easy-to-assimilate sections, making this an invaluable reference for students throughout an entire social work programme. Each chapter lists the key points to remember and includes questions for discussion in addition to judiciously selected recommendations for further reading. More experienced readers will fi nd this updated new edition an informative source on the central issues and debates in contemporary social work.

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'Since its fi rst appearance The Blackwell Companion to Social Work has never been off our recommended reading lists. It provides a comprehensive and in-depth "one-stop" for students, academics and practitioners seeking the most thoughtful contemporary insights to the complexities of modern social work practice. Look no further.' Gary Clapton, University of Edinburgh 'This book continues to be an important source of reference both for the discipline and the profession of social work. In its revised form, the book manages to keep pace with the rapid changes that are taking place in social work without sacrifi cing breadth or depth. It will prove an invaluable teaching tool and a reliable starting point for more sustained and detailed inquiry.' Ian Butler, University of Bath ???The new edition of this highly popular edited volume will undoubtedly ensure that it maintains its status as a must-have textbook for social worker students. The chapters within the volume are organised into six "books' - an indication of the breadth of issues covered. The reader will fi nd updated material on key aspects of social work written by respected academics, writers and practitioners. Each chapter closes with three questions that focus on the core ideas contained within the chapter. These provide a helpful starting point for seminar or small group discussion. The comprehensiveness of the text has also been further developed with the inclusion of a collection of twenty-four papers that introduce theories and concepts central to the discipline of social work.??? Christine Jones, Durham University This signifi cantly extended fourth edition of the primary text for students and trainee social workers is the most inclusive and authoritative of its kind - in eff ect, six books in one, providing an integrated companion that avoids the need for supplementary volumes. The material has been reformulated into substantive sections that cover all the essential aspects of social work, including two entirely new ones covering theory and practice. The text now features an innovative encyclopedia'style selection of 24 essays each analysing a relevant theoretical perspective. Concise, expertly edited contributions from leading academics and practitioners explore the social and psychological framework of the subject, the stages in the human life cycle, the reasons for social work, the nature of social work practice, its core components, and its theoretical foundations. As with previous editions, the coverage is subdivided into discrete and easy-to-assimilate sections, making this an invaluable reference for students throughout an entire social work programme. Each chapter lists the key points to remember and includes questions for discussion in addition to judiciously selected recommendations for further reading. More experienced readers will fi nd this updated new edition an informative source on the central issues and debates in contemporary social work.

Author Biography

Martin Davies is Emeritus Professor at the University of East Anglia, UK, where he taught the university's Social Work in Society course for 20 years. He came to UEA after a distinguished research career in the UK Home Offi ce and at Manchester University, where he taught criminology, research methods, and research applications. The founding director of UEA's graduate programme in Social Work, he has authored and edited 12 books, including the previous editions of this volume, as well as more than a hundred scholarly papers.

Table of Contents

Notes on Contributors xi Introduction xv Book 1 Social Work's Psychosocial Framework 1 1.1 Social Work and Society 3Viviene E. Cree 1.2 Social Work and Politics 19Mark Drakeford 1.3 Gendering the Social Work Agenda 31Audrey Mullender 1.4 Culture, Ethnicity and Identity 37Kwame Owusu-Bempah 1.5 Families 47Graham Allan 1.6 Sexuality, Sexual Relationships and Social Work 57Siobhan Canavan and Seamus Prior 1.7 Psychology and Social Work 69Brigid Daniel Book 2 The Human Life Cycle 83 2.1 Infancy 85Gillian Harris 2.2 Childhood 93Gillian Schofield 2.3 Adolescence 101John Coleman 2.4 Partnership and Parenting 109Janet Walker 2.5 Late Life Ageing 121Ian Philp Book 3 When Social Work is Needed 127 3.1 Family Disruption and Relationship Breakdown 129Jane Boylan and Graham Allan 3.2 Child Abuse 139John Devaney 3.3 Domestic Violence 151Cathy Humphreys 3.4 Ill Health 159Eileen McLeod and Paul Bywaters 3.5 Physical Disability 167Deborah Marks 3.6 The Challenge of Later Life 175Chris Phillipson 3.7 Mental Illness 183Peter Huxley 3.8 Learning Disabilities in Adults 193Kirsten Stalker and Carol Robinson 3.9 Alcohol or Other Drug Problems 203Sarah Galvani 3.10 Modern Migration and the Creation of the Refugee 215Debra Hayes Book 4 Social Work in Practice 221 4.1 Social Work Practice and Relationship Breakdown 223Simon Ward 4.2 Social Work Practice and Child Abuse 231Jess McCormack 4.3 Social Work Practice and Domestic Violence 241James Evans 4.4 Social Work Practice in Healthcare 249Bridget Penhale 4.5 Social Work Practice and People with Physical and Sensory Impairments 259Pam Thomas 4.6 Social Work Practice and the Challenge of Later Life 267Sandy Sieminski 4.7 Social Work Practice and Mental Illness 275Barbara Hatfi eld 4.8 Social Work Practice and Learning Disabilities 283Ian Buchanan 4.9 Social Work Practice, Alcohol and Other Drug Problems 291Wulf Livingston 4.10 Social Work Practice, Asylum Seekers and Refugees 299Benedict Fell Book 5 Social Work's Core Components 309 5.1 Assessment, Intervention and Review 311Jonathan Parker 5.2 Care Management 321Aisha Hutchinson 5.3 Risk Assessment and Risk Management 333Hazel Kemshall 5.4 Welfare Rights Practice 343Neil Bateman 5.5 Interviewing and Relationship Skills 355Janet Seden 5.6 Groupwork 369Mark Doel 5.7 Ethics 379Richard Hugman 5.8 The Law 387Alison Brammer Book 6 Social Work's Theory Base 397 6.1 Relating Theory to Practice 399David Howe 6.2 Twenty-Four Theories for Social Work 407 6.2.1 Anger Management 409David Leadbetter 6.2.2 Anti-Oppressive Practice 414Beverley Burke 6.2.3 Attachment Theory 417David Howe 6.2.4 Behaviourism 420Robert Jordan 6.2.5 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) 423Barbra Teater 6.2.6 Crisis Theory 428Jackie Skinner 6.2.7 Critical Perspectives 432Jan Fook 6.2.8 Desistance 435Beth Weaver 6.2.9 Theories of Empowerment 439Jerry Tew 6.2.10 Family Practices 443Christine Jones 6.2.11 Feminist Theory 446Bec Buss 6.2.12 Maintenance Theory 449Martin Davies 6.2.13 Motivational Interviewing (MI) 451Barbra Teater 6.2.14 Narrative Therapy 455Stephen Madigan 6.2.15 Person-Centred Practice 459Ali Gardner 6.2.16 Psychodynamic Theory: The Essential Elements 463Jack Nathan 6.2.17 Signs of Safety 466Joe Smeeton 6.2.18 Social Behaviour and Network Therapy 469Joy Barlow 6.2.19 Social Constructionism 473Derek Jones 6.2.20 Social Pedagogy 477Mark Smith 6.2.21 Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) 480Barbra Teater 6.2.22 Strengths-Based/Resilience Theory 484Aisha Hutchinson 6.2.23 Systems Approaches 488Joe Smeeton 6.2.24 Task-Centred Practice 492Peter Marsh Legislation and Related Matters Index 497 Name Index 499 Subject Index 511

Review

?Since its first appearance The Blackwell Companion to Social Work has never been off our recommended reading lists. It provides a comprehensive and in-depth 'one-stop' for students, academics and practitioners seeking the most thoughtful contemporary insights to the complexities of modern social work practice. Look no further.??Gary Clapton, University of Edinburgh?This book continues to be an important source of reference both for the discipline and the profession of social work. In its revised form, the book manages to keep pace with the rapid changes that are taking place in social work without sacrificing breadth or depth. It will prove an invaluable teaching tool and a reliable starting point for more sustained and detailed inquiry.??Ian Butler, University of Bath

Long Description

This significantly extended fourth edition of the primary text for students and trainee social workers is the most inclusive and authoritative of its kind, providing an integrated companion that avoids the need for supplementary volumes. The material has been reformulated into six substantive sections that cover all the essential aspects of social work, including two entirely new ones covering theory and practice. The text now features an innovative encyclopedia-style selection of 24 essays each analysing a relevant theoretical perspective. Concise, expertly edited contributions from leading academics and practitioners explore the social and psychological framework of the subject, the stages in the human life cycle, the reasons for social work, the nature of social work practice, its core components, and its theoretical foundations. As with previous editions, the coverage is subdivided into discrete and easy to assimilate sections, making this an invaluable reference for students throughout an entire social work programme. Each chapter lists the key points to remember and includes questions for discussion in addition to judiciously selected recommendations for further reading. More experienced readers will find this updated new edition an informative source on the central issues and debates in contemporary social work.

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?Since its first appearance The Blackwell Companion to Social Work has never been off our recommended reading lists. It provides a comprehensive and in-depth 'one-stop' for students, academics and practitioners seeking the most thoughtful contemporary insights to the complexities of modern social work practice. Look no further.??Gary Clapton, University of Edinburgh?This book continues to be an important source of reference both for the discipline and the profession of social work. In its revised form, the book manages to keep pace with the rapid changes that are taking place in social work without sacrificing breadth or depth. It will prove an invaluable teaching tool and a reliable starting point for more sustained and detailed inquiry.??Ian Butler, University of Bath

Details ISBN1118451724 Year 2013 Edition 4th ISBN-10 1118451724 ISBN-13 9781118451724 Format Paperback Language English Edited by Martin Davies DEWEY 361.30941 Short Title BLACKWELL COMPANION TO SOCIAL Media Book Pages 544 Illustrations Illustrations UK Release Date 2013-03-15 AU Release Date 2013-04-01 NZ Release Date 2013-04-01 Author Martin Davies Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd Edition Description 4th edition Publication Date 2013-03-15 Imprint Wiley-Blackwell Place of Publication Hoboken Audience Professional & Vocational US Release Date 2013-03-15 Country of Publication United Kingdom We've got this

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