Malcolm Payne

Now in its fifth edition, this international best-selling textbook is a classic in its field. Written by one of the leading names in social work, it provides a comprehensive and critical overview of the main practice theories that will act as a companion for students throughout their course and their career as a practitioner. In this substantially reworked and updated...

In this clear and systematic book, best-selling author Malcolm Payne provides an essential guide to the main social work processes and techniques, showing you how to work with particular theories and what their different strengths and limitations are. This practical guide condenses complex social work theory to allow students and beginning practitioners to implement their knowledge and make theoretical links...