A Dictionary Of Social Work And Social Care

Author : John Harris,Vicky White
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2018-01-10
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780192516862

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A Dictionary of Social Work and Social Care by John Harris,Vicky White Pdf

This new edition has been fully revised and updated to provide over 1,800 A-Z definitions of terms from the field of social care, concentrating on social work as a significant area within this field. Covering social work theories, methods, policies, organizations, and statutes, as well as key terms from interdisciplinary topics overlapping with health and education, this is the most up-to-date dictionary of its kind available. It also provides extended entries on specialisms such as children and families, domestic violence, and residential care, and has been extensively updated to include new legislation. Useful appendices include a glossary of acronyms and a Table of Legislation, Regulations, and Codes of Practice, cross-referenced to Dictionary entries. Entry-level bibliographies and web links provide further resources and the web links are listed and regularly updated on a dedicated companion website. Written by two leading figures in the field, and a team of eleven contributors, A Dictionary of Social Work and Social Care is a must-have for students of social work, social care, and related subjects, as well as for qualified social workers undertaking continuing professional development programmes.

Author : Thomas, Martin,Pierson, John
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 594 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2010-07-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780335238811

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Dictionary Of Social Work: The Definitive A To Z Of Social Work And Social Care by Thomas, Martin,Pierson, John Pdf

Dictionary of Social Work is a one-stop-shop for students looking to get an insight into the key issues and concepts involved in social work. This comprehensive dictionary offers both undergraduate and postgraduate students an invaluable resource which they will be able to refer to again and again during their studies.

Author : Helen Carr,David Goosey,Vicky White,Emeritus Professor John Harris
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1192 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2017-07
Category : Children
ISBN : 0198812027

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Law for Social Workers & a Dictionary of Social Work and Social Care Pack 2017 by Helen Carr,David Goosey,Vicky White,Emeritus Professor John Harris Pdf

These two essential texts have been packaged together to offer great value for both social work students and professionals working in the field. Law for Social Workers has been supporting social work students and professionals for over 20 years. Written by a qualified social worker and experienced lecturer team, the new edition continues to provide an accurate, jargon-free account of the law, with helpful diagrams and case studies included throughout. The book also features 'The Social Worker's Toolkit', offering practical advice on topics such as going to court, preparing evidence, and writing reports, and provides the ideal support while on placement or in the workplace. The book is accompanied by a fully interactive Online Resource Centre with features for students and lecturers. A Dictionary of Social Work and Social Care provides over 1,500 A-Z definitions of terms from the field. Covering social work theories, methods, policies, organizations, and statutes, as well as key terms from interdisciplinary topics such as health and education, this is the most up-to-date dictionary of its kind available. It also provides extended entries on specialisms such as children and families, domestic violence, and residential care.

Author : Noel W Timms,Rita Timms
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2016-06-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317233404

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Dictionary of Social Welfare by Noel W Timms,Rita Timms Pdf

First published in 1982, this dictionary offers a practical aid to students of social work and of social policy in their conversation about social welfare. It explains the meaning or range of meanings of common terms and explains their applications in welfare, legislation, policy and use by welfare practitioners. It helpfully cross-references terms with similar or related terms that might be considered alongside. In addition, most entries are concluded by references which introduce the reader to a more extended treatment of the term or an elaboration of its application in the language of social welfare. Although first published in 1989, this book will be a valuable resource for students of social work, social policy and social welfare.

Author : Robert L. Barker
Publisher : N A S W Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
ISBN : 0871012987

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The Social Work Dictionary by Robert L. Barker Pdf

Provides the social worker with an abbreviated interpretation of the words, concepts, organizations, historical events, and values that are relevant to the profession. Covers some 8,000 terms, including 2,000 that are new to this edition. Other features include a list of frequently-used acronyms; a list of milestones in the development of social work and social welfare; the NASW Code of Ethics; and resources. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Afrikaans language
ISBN : 0621169080

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New Dictionary of Social Work by Anonim Pdf

Author : Robert L. Barker
Publisher : N A S W Press
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UOM:49015002837442

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The Social Work Dictionary by Robert L. Barker Pdf

Barker's fifth edition adds more than 1,000 terms and updates some 2,000, now offering 9,000 defined terms, some internationally recognized and some in common if improper use (with explanations why competent professionals consider their use improper). It is valuable for human services professionals and for academic readers, first-year students to seasoned experts. Barker explains that definitions for every term have been evaluated, edited, and modified by a panel of not less than three experts and two editors. This edition holds place as an invaluable and highly acclaimed ready reference for definitions, organizations, concepts, and values relevant to social work and human services. Biographies are included for distinguished deceased members of the social work profession. A chronology of significant policies and practices and a list of acronyms are also included. The author invites practitioners to participate in compiling future editions. Copyright 2004 American Library Association.

Author : Mark A. Mattaini,Christine T. Lowery
Publisher : N A S W Press
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UOM:39015054459055

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Foundations of Social Work Practice by Mark A. Mattaini,Christine T. Lowery Pdf

In this iteration (date unspecified for the previous), seven professors of social work from New York to Alaska expand their emphasis on social justice, empowerment, and the moral core of the profession in covering contemporary issues--including an ecosystems approach, aging, disabilities, human righ.

Author : Professor Noel W Timms,Rita Timms,Noel Timms
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781136877377

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Dictionary of Social Welfare by Professor Noel W Timms,Rita Timms,Noel Timms Pdf

First Published in 1982. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Robert L. Barker,National Association of Social Workers
Publisher : Silver Spring, Md. : National Association of Social Workers
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1987-01-01
Category : Service social - Dictionnaires anglais
ISBN : 087101145X

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The Social Work Dictionary by Robert L. Barker,National Association of Social Workers Pdf

Author : Noel W Timms,Rita Timms
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2016-06-10
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781317233398

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Dictionary of Social Welfare by Noel W Timms,Rita Timms Pdf

First published in 1982, this dictionary offers a practical aid to students of social work and of social policy in their conversation about social welfare. It explains the meaning or range of meanings of common terms and explains their applications in welfare, legislation, policy and use by welfare practitioners. It helpfully cross-references terms with similar or related terms that might be considered alongside. In addition, most entries are concluded by references which introduce the reader to a more extended treatment of the term or an elaboration of its application in the language of social welfare. Although first published in 1989, this book will be a valuable resource for students of social work, social policy and social welfare.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2244 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1965
Category : Social service
ISBN : 9780195306613

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Encyclopedia of Social Work by Anonim Pdf

Author : Malcolm Payne
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781861347053

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What is Professional Social Work? by Malcolm Payne Pdf

What is Professional Social Work? is a now classic analysis of social work as a discourse between three aspects of practice: social order, therapeutic and transformational perspectives. It enables social workers to analyse and value the role of social work in present-day multiprofessional social care. This completely re-written second edition explores social work's struggle to meet its claim to achieve social progress through interpersonal practice. Important features of this new edition include: § practical ways of analysing personal professional identity § understanding how social workers embody their profession in their practice with other professionals § detailed analysis of current and historical documents defining social work and social care analysis of values, agencies and global social work. This new edition will stimulate social workers, students and policy-makers in social care to think again about the valuable role social work plays in society.

Author : Mary Ann Suppes,Carolyn Cressy Wells
Publisher : Pearson Higher Ed
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2012-02-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780205921461

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The Social Work Experience by Mary Ann Suppes,Carolyn Cressy Wells Pdf

Learn how social workers use their professional expertise to assist people. This text is part of the Connecting Core Competencies Series. The Social Work Experience: An Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare introduces students to the profession of social work including eight major fields of practice, and provides in-depth discussion of social welfare policy, its history, contemporary issues, and probable future trends. The book helps students understand how social workers use their professional expertise to assist people in solving a wide variety of problems to improve their lives. There are three major parts: The first part, Social Work and its Context, comprises four chapters which introduce the profession of social work, provide theoretical perspectives underlying generalist practice, investigate the concept of social justice, and explore social welfare policy and its history. The second part, Professional Practice Settings, offers an in-depth discussion of eight fields of practice: family and children’s services, mental health, health care, schools, older adult services, criminal justice, and developmental disabilities. The third and final part, A Look to the Future, views the profession through the eyes of futurists and explores the challenges and opportunities that await new social workers. A better teaching and learning experience This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience—for you and your students. Here’s how: Improve Critical Thinking — Discussions on values, ethics, human diversity, and generalist social work practice throughout stimulate students to think critically about varying issues. Engage Students — Case studies introduce each chapter and are carefully developed to illustrate the myriad of problems that social workers deal with in daily practice. Explore Current Issues — Includes new content on a variety of issues, including policy diversity, the environment, and much more. Apply CSWE Core Competencies — The text integrates the 2008 CSWE EPAS, with critical thinking questions and practice tests to assess student understanding and development of competency. Support Instructors — An Instructor’s Manual and Test Bank, Computerized Test Bank (MyTest), BlackBoard Test Item File, and PowerPoint presentations are included in the outstanding supplements package.

Author : Pierson, John
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2011-10-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780335237951

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Understanding Social Work by Pierson, John Pdf

Introduces students to the evolution of social work and enhances understanding of contemporary policy and practice.