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Book SynopsisThis textbook covers the key concepts, themes and issues relating to human growth and development in adults. It examines key topics and issues within professional practice with adults and their families and covers a wide range of practice areas, fuses essential theory with practical application and provides a wide range of learning features.
Trade Review"This is a great book for those looking for more than simply an introduction to social work theory, in depth and comprehensive. A companion for the critical social work student." Michael McGrath-Brookes, Brunel University
Table of ContentsIntroduction - Jonathan Parker and Sara Ashencaen Crabtree Part I: Theories and models of human growth and development in adults Introduction and history: approaches to human growth and development in adults - Jonathan Parker and Sara Ashencaen Crabtree Cognitive theories and cognitive development relevant to adults - Margarete Parrish Moral, spiritual and existential development - Peter Szto Adults, families and social networks in the relational social world method - Fabio Folgheraiter, Valentina Calcaterra and Elena Cabiati Critical perspectives on human growth and development in adults - Jonathan Parker and Sara Ashencaen Crabtree Part II: Specific developmental issues Critical aspects of attachment theory: empirical research findings and current applications - Gabriele Schäfer Families and friends: relationship development in Muslim cultures - Sara Ashencaen Crabtree Education and learning in adults: implications for social work - Maggie Hutchings Life course criminology and adults - Richard Heslop and Jonathan Parker Health and disability in adults: definitions and models - Vanessa Heaslip Death: a brief social and cultural history - Sam Porter Working with adults with disabilities - Rachel Fyson Part III: Professional practice Mental health and ill-health in adults - Steve Tee Adults at risk of abuse - Bridget Penhale and Jonathan Parker Parenting and care in adulthood: an intersectional framework for support - Hyun-Joo Lim and Mastoureh Fathi Dementia care practices, complexities and mythologies - Julie Christie
