Written by a leading author, this integrative text captures the field of reflective practice in terms of both the theory and the challenges of how actually to do it.Author reputation - Neil Thompson is very widely published and his books for Palgrave Macmillan alone have sold in excess of 100,000 co[...]

Offers coverage of a key aspect of work in public sector jobs and areas of business. This title includes six chapters with relevance to a wide range of occupations and environments. It is suitable for those involved in social work, nursing, management and health professions.[...]

A highly-anticipated edition of a trusted book, this third edition provides health and social care readers with a lucid guide to the theory and practice of challenging discrimination. With all-new features to further embed links to practice, it emphasises the ever-increasing importance of promoting [...]

Contemporary society is characterised by its ever-increasing diversity. Having sold over 70,000 copies across its four editions, Neil Thompson's classic text remains a trusted introduction to the challenges of promoting social justice and equality. Addressing the ways in which social workers can ef[...]

An entirely revamped edition that provides a practical kit of ideas, methods and approaches to support all direct work with people - from service users and patients to employees and colleagues. Introducing over eighty techniques and spanning a wealth of professional settings, it is another quality t[...]

The everyday role of the social worker is to help improve the lives of people who are, in some form, struggling. It is a challenging role, but it can also be incredibly rewarding. Now in its fourth edition Understanding Social Work continues to be the essential introduction to this complex field of [...]