{"product_id":"understanding-social-work-9781350399167","title":"Understanding Social Work","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is social work? How is it carried out? What skills does it require?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite its many challenges, social work remains a rewarding career that makes a difference. \u003ci\u003eUnderstanding Social Work\u003c\/i\u003e is a much-loved and highly acclaimed introduction to what is involved in the role, offering an excellent grounding in what the profession is all about.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeil Thompson provides a clear and helpful account of the knowledge, skills and values that underpin social work, makes clear what some of the main challenges of social work are and helps you rise to those challenges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach engaging and succinct chapter supports the reader's learning and development with case studies, valuable advice from experienced practitioners, practical exercises and further reading suggestions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this sixth edition, Thompson shares lessons from his expert witness work and offers renewed focus on the significance of loss and grief and the resurgence of interest in anti-racism in soc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘Thompson’s ever popular book returns with an update that both holds its original quality and ensures it is applicable for contemporary social work students. It remains a must read.’ -- Dr Paula Beesley, Senior Lecturer in Social Work * Leeds Beckett University, UK *\u003cbr\u003e‘This book makes following the why, what, when and how of social work very straightforward.’\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e -- Dr Paul McCafferty, Senior Lecturer * Ulster University, UK *\u003cbr\u003e‘A great source of knowledge for students, professionals and academics’\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e -- Dr Raluca Sarbu, Lecturer in Social Work * University of Worcester, UK *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Making Sense of Social Work 2. The Legal and Policy Context 3. The Knowledge Base 4. The Skills Base 5. The Value Base 6. Achieving Good Practice 7. Facing the Challenge 8. Conclusion Guide to Further Learning Appendix: Internet Resources.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48738625749335,"sku":"9781350399167","price":28.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781350399167.jpg?v=1720049697","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/understanding-social-work-9781350399167","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}