Product Description

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

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #66966 in Books
• Published on: 2007-10-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 552 pages

Review
“Building on the success of the two earlier editions, this third volume represents a substantial addition to the social work literature. The new edition′s coverage is comprehensive, informed by research, theory and practice knowledge, and is highly relevant to contemporary social work.”
Mike Stein, University of York

“Already established as an authoritative and accessible text, the Third Edition of the Companion has extended its range and has been substantially updated. It achieves an excellent balance between comprehensiveness and fine detail, demonstrating both the breadth and depth of the social work knowledge base and providing students with a thorough, reliable and well–organised guide to both the discipline and the profession of social work. Moreover, the Companion should prove an important point of reference for social work educators and practitioners.”
Ian Butler, University of Bath

Ian Butler, University of Bath
"Already established as an authoritative and accessible text, the Third Edition of the Companion has extended its range and has been substantially updated. It achieves an excellent balance between comprehensiveness and fine detail, demonstrating both the breadth and depth of the social work knowledge base and providing students with a thorough, reliable and well-organised guide to both the discipline and the profession of social work. Moreover, the Companion should prove an important point of reference for social work educators and practitioners."

Professor Mike Stein, York University
Building on the success of the first edition, the new edition makes an outstanding contribution to social work literature.

Customer Reviews

A must for any social work student
I purchased this book on starting my professional qualification, and found it a godsend. Easy to use, non-jargonistic and simple to understand. I would advise any student to purchase this book, as it also details other books or references that a reader may wish to read or purchase. Well worth the money too an investment for when you qualify.

Great for Social Work students of all levels
This is an invaluable resource for S.W. students. It's design and layout are excellent. Each chapter has been written by someone who really understands what they are talking about.

It is probably the best starting point for all assignments and portfolio work.

Good for 1st stage Social Work Bsc
This book covers a lot of the first year modules and gives a good basis from which to carry further research into a topic, allowing a clear starting point for any one who does not want to get too bogged down when starting an essay.

It is easy to use and the index works well.