Social work :  an introduction to contemporary practice / 
Kate Wilson ... [et al.]. 
 - Second edition. 
 - Harlow, England ;  New York :  Longman,  2011. 
 - xxi, 735 pages :  illustrations ;  25 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. 673-707) and index. 
<br/><br/>Relationship-based and reflective approaches for contemporary social work practice -- Modern social work in context : policy, politics and organisations -- Contemporary challenges -- The development of social work : key themes and critical debates -- The values and politics of social work practice -- Social work knowledge and practice -- Human development through the lifespan -- Law and social work -- Understanding and using research in social work practice -- Assessment in social work practice -- Communication skills -- Planning and intervening -- Inter-professional working -- User involvement -- Informal family carers -- Social work with children and families -- Social work with adults : policy and practice -- Social work with young offenders -- Social work with disabled children and adults -- Social work with adults with mental health problems -- Social work and drug use -- Social work with vulnerable older people. 
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<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781408244708 
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<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2011008490 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Social service.<br/>Social case work.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>HV40  / .SOC 2011