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Integrating Theory and Practice in Social Work Education
Florence Watson, Helen Burrows and Chris Player
This clear and instructive text gives practical advice on how to write better essays or assessments and give better presentations within social work. It shows how practitioners and students can apply theoretical considerations to practical social work and how they can articulate this connection in written or oral reports. Learn More2001, Paperback / softback, 8.90in x 5.91in / 226mm x 150mm, 288pp, CA$40.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-981-32001, Ebook, PDF, 288pp, CA$40.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-292-8 -
Engaging with Fathers
Practice Issues for Health and Social Care
Brigid Daniel and Julie Taylor
Engaging with Fathers is written for the busy professional and avoids jargon. Each chapter contains summaries of the main points, examples of research, exercises, key issues to consider and suggestions for further reading. While developing practice with fathers, it remains firmly focused on what is best for children. Learn More2001, 256pp -
Imprisoned Fathers and their Children
Gwyneth Boswell and Peter Wedge
More than 125,000 children in the UK alone are 'sentenced' to separation from their imprisoned parents. This book draws on extensive research and experience to examine the effect this kind of separation can have on the emotional development of a child and on family relationships. They make suggestions for work with prisoners and families. Learn More2001, Paperback / softback, 9.13in x 6.06in / 232mm x 154mm, 176pp, CA$53.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-972-12001, Ebook, PDF, 176pp, CA$53.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-303-1 -
The Perspectives of People with Dementia
Research Methods and Motivations
Edited by Heather Wilkinson
People with dementia have often played a passive role in the investigation of their condition. The contributors to this book look at ways of redressing the balance and involving them in the research process. They describe the skills that researchers and care staff need when seeking to validate the views of people with dementia successfully. Learn More2001, Paperback / softback, 9.17in x 6.22in / 233mm x 158mm, 256pp, CA$35.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-001-02001, Ebook, ePUB, 256pp, CA$35.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-310-9 -
Social Work in the British Isles
Edited by Malcolm Payne and Steven M. Shardlow
This ground-breaking book provides invaluable insight into the diverse nature of social work practice within the British Isles. The contributors explore key differences in social work's role and character, and the legal systems and organisational structures in which it operates in the different regions. Learn More2001, Paperback / softback, 0.04in x 0.04in / 1mm x 1mm, 288pp, CA$53.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-833-52001, Ebook, PDF, 288pp, CA$53.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-311-6 -
Learning, Practice and Assessment
Signposting the Portfolio
Mark Doel, Catherine Sawdon and Diane Morrison
This is a comprehensive guide to integrating assessment, learning and practice, reflecting current concerns in health and social care. The authors - an academic, a training officer and a practitioner - present complementary perspectives to bring theory and practice closer together. Learn More2002, Paperback / softback, 9.13in x 6.26in / 232mm x 159mm, 176pp, CA$44.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-976-92002, Ebook, PDF, 176pp, CA$44.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-315-4 -
Parenting in Poor Environments
Stress, Support and Coping
Deborah Ghate and Neal Hazel
With a unique focus on the effects of poverty on parenting in Britain, this book explores what professionals and policy makers can do to support families living in poverty. The authors examine community-level poverty and its relationship to family and individual problems such as low income, poor mental health and child behavioural difficulties. Learn More2002, Paperback / softback, 9.13in x 6.06in / 232mm x 154mm, 320pp, CA$53.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-069-02002, Ebook, PDF, 320pp, CA$53.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-348-2 -
Reconceptualising Work with 'Carers'
New Directions for Policy and Practice
Edited by Kirsten Stalker
Demonstrating the scope and diversity of 'caring', the contributors highlight the positive aspects of caring and the interdependence of many caring relationships but also broach the sensitive and complex subject of 'poor' care and the importance of identifying and meeting the needs of 'hidden carers'. Learn More2002, Paperback / softback, 9.13in x 6.18in / 232mm x 157mm, 208pp, CA$40.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-118-52002, Ebook, PDF, 208pp, CA$40.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-366-6 -
Family Day Care
International Perspectives on Policy, Practice and Quality
Edited by Ann Mooney and June Statham
Family day care or childminding plays a significant role in the provision of childcare in many countries, but is facing new challenges. Bringing together theory, research and knowledge from practice, this topical book presents a variety of informative perspectives on this important service. Learn More2003, Paperback / softback, 9.21in x 6.22in / 234mm x 158mm, 256pp, CA$53.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-062-12003, Ebook, PDF, 256pp, CA$53.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-389-5 -
Inclusive Research with People with Learning Disabilities
Past, Present and Futures
Jan Walmsley and Kelley Johnson
The authors discuss participative approaches to research and provide an up-to-date account of inclusive practice with individuals with learning disabilities. Drawing on evidence from two major studies, they explain how lessons learnt from inclusive research in the learning disability field are applicable to others working with marginalized groups. Learn More2003, Paperback / softback, 9.21in x 6.06in / 234mm x 154mm, 256pp, CA$44.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-061-42003, Ebook, ePUB, 256pp, CA$44.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-401-4
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