Social Work Theories in Context

Name: Social Work Theories in Context
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SKU: 9781350321571
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Creating Frameworks for Practice

By Karen Healy

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Social Work Theories in Context by Karen Healy provides a comprehensive overview of various social work theories, examining their historical development and practical application in real-world settings. The book guides readers through complex concepts, demonstrating how these theories can be utilised to address diverse social issues effectively. It serves as an essential resource for understanding how theory underpins social work practices.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring how various social work theories apply to real-world contexts and practice. Its comprehensive analysis is perfect for those wanting to deepen their understanding of the relationship between theoretical frameworks and practical social work implementation. Whether you're a student or an experienced professional, you'll find valuable insights and guidance within these pages.

Social Work Theories in Context

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This popular and innovative core textbook explores contemporary social work theories and perspectives in a systematic way, using an integrated and flexible framework to link context, theory, and practice approaches. Healy expertly provides an applied guide to social work theory across a range of organisational contexts, showing social work as a diverse activity that is profoundly shaped by professional purpose, public policy, and practice locations.

This edition of Social Work Theories in Context has been comprehensively updated to reflect developments in the contexts and theorising of social work practices. It is ideal reading to support and develop undergraduate and postgraduate students taking modules on Social Work Theories and Methods in qualifying professional programmes. Its international breadth and supportive pedagogical features have ensured the book's value to students of social work all over the world.

New to this edition:

New sections on post-humanism and eco-social work
Coverage of a broader range of critical approaches, including feminist and anti-racial social work
Additional practice exercises drawn from realistic case studies

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Social Work Theories in Context by Karen Healy is praised for its comprehensive coverage of social work theories and their application in real-world practice. Reviewers commend the third edition for effectively communicating complex ideas and theories in an accessible manner, often enriched with case examples. It's recognised as an essential resource for both students and practitioners, offering valuable insights into contemporary theories while underscoring their relevance to current social issues.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781350321571

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Edition: 3rd edition

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 511g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

Karen Healy is Professor of Social Work in the School of Social Work and Human Services at the University of Queensland, Australia. She has a strong background in social work practice and has practised as a social work in health, youth and child protective services. She is the author of four books and numerous papers on many aspects of social work practice and policy studies. She regularly conducts lectures and workshops in Australia and in Europe, particularly in Nordic countries.