A comprehensive introduction to the field, with contributions from leading experts that illuminate the focus and purpose of social work.


* New edition of THE leading social work textbook for undergraduates

* Provides comprehensive coverage of all subject areas relevant to a career in social work

* Covers the reasons for social work, the application of knowledge to practice, the practice context, and its psychosocial framework

* Gives detailed coverage of the perspectives of service users, carers and the Disabled People's Movement

* The book brings together material on children and families side-by-side with detailed accounts of work with adult service users

* Each chapter lists five key points, three questions for discussion and three recommendations for further reading