Student Social Work
About the Book Series
This textbook series is ideal for all students studying to be qualified social workers, whether at undergraduate or Masters level. Covering key elements of the social work curriculum, the books are accessible, interactive and thought-provoking.
Social Work in a Changing Scotland
1st Edition
Edited
By Viviene E. Cree, Mark Smith
February 16, 2018
Scotland has changed, politically and culturally, in recent years, with persistent demands for independence culminating in a referendum in 2014. On this fluid political landscape, social welfare can be co-opted towards a wider ‘nation-building’ project. As a result, social work in Scotland is ...
Social Theory for Social Work: Ideas and Applications
1st Edition
By Christopher Thorpe
October 03, 2017
Trying to understand how the world looks through the eyes of individuals and groups and how it shapes the ways they think and act is something social workers do all the time. It is what social theorists do too. This book identifies and explains in a highly accessible manner the absolute ...
Social Work and Social Policy: An Introduction
2nd Edition
By Jonathan Dickens
January 29, 2016
An understanding of social policy is vital for engaging practically with social work values, and dealing with political and ethical questions about responsibility, rights and our understanding of ‘the good society’. This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to social policy, tailored to ...
Social Work, Law and Ethics
1st Edition
By Jonathan Dickens
November 01, 2012
Law and ethics are two vital aspects of social work – all social workers need to practise according to the law and their codes of ethics and conduct. However, the relationship between the law and social work values and ethics is not without its tensions and this book takes a problem-based approach ...
Integrating Social Work Theory and Practice: A Practical Skills Guide
1st Edition
By Pam Green Lister
March 08, 2012
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 strategies for doing it successfully. Structured ...
Sociology for Social Workers and Probation Officers
2nd Edition
By Viviene E. Cree
July 09, 2010
How does a social work student make the connection between sociological knowledge and day-to-day social work? Sociology for Social Workers and Probation Officers provides an introduction to sociological ideas and research and places them firmly into the context of actual social work practice. It ...
Social Work Placements: A Traveller's Guide
1st Edition
By Mark Doel
December 14, 2009
Placements can be one of the most exciting parts of your social work training but also one of the most daunting. This Guide will help you to make the most of your practice learning opportunities. The guide highlights how you can make the most of your placement, as well as anticipating some of the ...