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[...]
A practical and user-friendly text for students embarking on a degree in social work.
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.[...]
Social work is a challenging yet rewarding career. It involves dealing with a range of people and situations and requires knowledge, skill and a commitment to important professional values. This well-written book, from one of social work's most highly respected authors, provides an informative and t[...]
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 [...]
This practice-oriented new edition of Communication and Language is an accessible guide to skilful and productive communication. Updated with new activities, features and a reader-friendly part structure, it addresses the importance of communication to interprofessional, culturally-sensitive and ant[...]
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[...]
A substantial introduction to the knowledge and skills required to get the best out of staff, this new book by a renowned author brings a human element to the field of management. Accessible yet thorough, this multidisciplinary text blends theory with practicality to highlight the importance of peop[...]
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[...]
In social work, theory and practice are inextricably linked. This ground-breaking book explores the ways in which theory informs practice and how practice can test and inform theory. With the help of detailed explanations, practitioner quotes and case examples, Neil Thompson guides the reader throug[...]
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 [...]