Social workers are required to communicate in writing for a range of purposes and audiences. The new edition of this best-selling book aims to raise the profile of writing skills in social work practice. It encourages the development of writing techniques which will stand the reader in good stead th[...]
Theories, methods and skills are the bedrock of all social work practice; yet how they are used varies according to the needs of the client and the practice context. In this brilliantly systematic and comprehensive text, Karen Healy provides an integrated approach to social work methods and skills.[...]
'Karen Healy has written a very interesting and worthwhile book that explores the relevance and significance of postmodern theory to social work. It provides a well-argued account of recent developments in social work theory! However, it is not simply an account of theory, as considerable effort goe[...]
This innovative text explores current social work theories and perspectives in a systematic way, using an integrated and flexible framework to link context, theory, and practice approaches. Its international breadth and supportive pedagogical features have ensured the book's value to students of soc[...]
This innovative textbook provides a comprehensive guide to social work practice across a range of organizational contexts, presenting social work as a diverse activity that is profoundly shaped by public policies, service missions, and practice locations. A chief strength of the text is its integrat[...]
Karen Healy præsenterer klart og systematisk de dominerende teorier for socialt arbejde. Med stort overblik formidler hun det diskursive og teoretiske grundlag for praksis â uden at miste forbindelsen til praksis. Hun gennemgÃ¥r forskellige tilgange som problemløsning, systemteori, styr[...]