Essential Theory for Social Work Practice (Paperback) (Chris Beckett & Nigel Horner)

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Focusing on what students really need to know, this book breaks down all of the key social work theory covered across a students' training, demystifying complex concepts by demonstrating their application to real-life practice. Multiple case studies highlight applied theory in different practice settings and across issues and challenges that students might face, while self-assessment exercises, practice notes, concise chapter summaries and discussion points help to consolidate their understanding.New chapters bring the book right up to date and include Relationship-based Work, The Importance of Language, Political Perspectives and Environmental Intervention.Written by two well-established and expert authors, this is the 'must-have' theory text for all social work students.Focusing on what students really need to know, this book breaks down all of the key social work theory covered across a students' training, demystifying complex concepts by demonstrating their application to real-life practice. Multiple case studies highlight applied theory in different practice settings and across issues and challenges that students might face, while self-assessment exercises, practice notes, concise chapter summaries and discussion points help to consolidate their understanding.New chapters bring the book right up to date and include Relationship-based Work, The Importance of Language, Political Perspectives and Environmental Intervention.Written by two well-established and expert authors, this is the 'must-have' theory text for all social work students.Number of Pages: 278Genre: Social ScienceSub-Genre: Social WorkFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Sage PubnsAuthor: Chris Beckett & Nigel HornerLanguage: EnglishStreet Date: January 5, 2016TCIN: 16496936UPC: 9781446285732Item Number (DPCI): 247-34-8828If the item details above aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it. Report incorrect product info.