Essential Theory for Social Work Practice
Essential Theory for Social Work Practice by Chris Beckett, published by SAGE Publications on January 5, 2016, is a comprehensive resource designed to support social work students in their training. This second edition spans 288 pages and focuses on essential social work theories, breaking down complex concepts and demonstrating their application in real-life practice. The book includes multiple case studies that illustrate applied theory across various practice settings, addressing the challenges students may encounter.
Readers will find a range of supportive materials, including self-assessment exercises, practice notes, concise chapter summaries, and discussion points to enhance their understanding of social work theory. New chapters in this edition cover contemporary topics such as relationship-based work, the importance of language, political perspectives, and environmental intervention. This book serves as a valuable tool for students seeking to grasp the foundational theories that underpin social work practice.
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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.
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