{"product_id":"social-work-the-basics-9780367758295","title":"Social Work: The Basics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis revised second edition of Social Work: The Basics provides an insightful introduction to the world of social work, exploring its roots, aims, and relationship with social policy. It dispels myths, addresses media debates, and offers a balanced account of what social workers do. It is valuable reading for students, professionals, and anyone interested in the field. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 272 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 25 October 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis revised second edition of Social Work: The Basics 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArguing for a social work that is partisan in support of social justice, questions covered include:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow did social work arise?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow and why do people come into contact with social workers?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat are the true aims of social work – to help or to control?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat is the relationship between social work and social policy?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow and why do people become social workers?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhats it like to be a social worker?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCan social work cross borders?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawing examples from the full range of social work practice, this book is valuable reading for all individuals interested in the field of social work. It will provide a helpful introduction for students considering a career in social work, those beginning social work courses, and other professionals whose work brings them into contact with social workers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 310g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 127 x 195 x 24 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780367758295\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2 ed\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mark Doel","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44105001173242,"sku":"9780367758295","price":18.53,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1666970311643_book.jpg?v=1667505613","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/social-work-the-basics-9780367758295","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}