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How to Use Social Work Theory in Practice

An Essential Guide
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How to Use Social Work Theory in Practice by Malcolm Payne is a clear and systematic guide that helps social work students and new practitioners understand and apply essential social work theories and processes. The book condenses complex theories into practical knowledge, exploring the social work process from first to last contact, key theories and methods, and practice techniques with supporting infographics.
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This book is ideal for social work students, newly qualified practitioners, and professionals in related fields such as youth and community work seeking a practical and accessible introduction to social work theory and practice.

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In this clear and systematic book covering the both general practice concepts and theoretical insights, best-selling author Malcolm Payne shows you how to work with the main social work theories and practice techniques and pinpoint their strengths and limitations.

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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 with actions they are taking in everyday practice. It will be an invaluable resource to students and newly qualified practitioners both in social work and in related fields of practice such as youth and community work.

It explores:

  • The social work process from first contact to last contact
  • The theories and methods you need to know as a capable practitioner
  • Practice technique with a view to the ideas that inform them
  • Helpful chapter-by-chapter infographics

How to Use Social Work Theory in Practice is an indispensable tool for those embarking on their career in social work and related fields.

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Praised by experts, this book is described as the best guide for exploring and applying social work theories. Reviewers highlight its clear presentation of current debates, accessible synthesis of complex research, and practical advice to make theory immediately relevant. It is regarded as an excellent and concise textbook suitable for students and practitioners.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781447343776

Publisher: Bristol University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 January 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Policy Press

Illustration: Not illustrated

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Malcolm Payne is Emeritus professor at Manchester Metropolitan University and Kingston University, London and director of psychosocial and spiritual care, St Christopher's Hospice, London.

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