{"product_id":"social-work-the-basics-9780367758295","title":"Social Work The Basics","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis revised second edition of \u003cem\u003eSocial Work: The Basics\u003c\/em\u003e is an insightful introduction to the often misrepresented world of social work. This accessible book presents a broad view of contemporary social work, exploring its roots and its possible future. It dispels myths surrounding social work, addresses media debates, and offers a balanced account of what social workers do.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArguing for a social work that is partisan in support of social justice, questions covered include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow did social work arise?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow and why do people come into contact with social workers?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are the true aims of social work  to help or to control?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is the relationship between social work and social policy?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow and why do people become social workers?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat's it like to be a social worker?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan social work cross borders?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing examples from the full range of social work practice, this book is valuable reading for all individ\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eSocial Work – The Basics, \u003c\/i\u003eMark Doel explores social work from historical, local, and global perspectives, with a keen eye to political context, cultural diversity, and the possibilities for change. In this fascinating second edition, social workers portray their life’s work as objects. Social work is revealed as a profession, a calling, and a career. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLorrie Greenhouse Gardella, Professor of Social Work, Southern Connecticut State University, USA \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe international dimension of social work is a feature of this book with examples drawn from around the world. This second edition sets social work in a broad political landscape with inclusive and diverse illustrations that engage all readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDonna Guy, Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology, Aotearoa\/NZ\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMark Doel is recognised as a key figure in social work education with his ability to blend theory and practice so effectively. This important text illustrates nicely how well deserved that reputation is. Social work is a highly demanding but rewarding profession. This book serves an important purpose in making sure that newcomers to the profession get off to a good start in terms of rising to the challenges and appreciating the rewards. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeil Thompson, visiting professor at the Open University, UK\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e0.Pioneer, Investigator, Agitator: An Introduction to the Second Edition. 1.Reformist or Radical: Social Work’s Roots and Different Identities. 2.Saint or Sinner: The Public Face of Social Work. 3.Client, Service User or Expert by Experience: How and Why People Come Into Contact with Social Work. 4.A Profession or a Career; A Calling or a Job: What Social Workers Do and How Social Work is Organised. 5.A Discipline or a Skill; An Education or a Training: How Social Workers Learn Their Practice. 6.Universal or Specific: Social Work Local and Global. 7.Utopia or Dystopia: \u003ci\u003e‘The Pioneers of Today are the Prophets of Tomorrow’ (Attlee).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018062266711,"sku":"9780367758295","price":20.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780367758295.jpg?v=1750775506","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/social-work-the-basics-9780367758295","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}