Based on contemporary social theory and taking into account the changes in the field, this text aims to construct a different way of thinking about social work. It draws on themes in the work of theorists, such as Beck, Giddens, Rose - risk, identity, and governmentality - to explore the impact of r[...]

Evidence-based practice is now a core element of many governments' approaches to policy-making and social intervention. It has become a powerful movement that promises to change the content and structure of social work and its allied professions. Its emergence has generated much debate and raised ch[...]

The second edition of this celebrated book by two of the world's leading researchers in social work introduces readers to the main theories, theorists and perspectives that contribute to the debate on social work theory and social work methods. It brings together some outstanding international resea[...]