The first and only student reader in social work now fully revised to take account of new developments in the subject including decolonisation of social work knowledges, the greater emphasis on inter-disciplinarity and co-production and the new concern for identities.
Provides access to some of the most significant ideas which have informed the development of social work practice over the last 50 years with contributions are drawn from a wide range of perspectives: psychological, sociological, philosophical, educational and political, as well as perspectives that are grounded in the experiences of practitioners and those who use services.
Helps students and practitioners by giving them an easy way into reading first-hand some of the most interesting, foundational texts.
Essential reading for all social work students.
