{"product_id":"social-work-the-basics-by-mark-doel-9780367758301","title":"Social Work: The Basics","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis revised second edition of \u003cem\u003eSocial Work: The Basics\u003c\/em\u003e is an insightful introduction to the often misrepresented world of social work. This accessible book presents a broad view of contemporary social work, exploring its roots and its possible future. It dispels myths surrounding social work, addresses media debates, and offers a balanced account of what social workers do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArguing for a social work that is partisan in support of social justice, questions covered include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHow did social work arise?\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHow and why do people come into contact with social workers?\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhat are the true aims of social work – to help or to control?\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhat is the relationship between social work and social policy?\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHow and why do people become social workers?\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhat’s it like to be a social worker?\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCan social work cross borders?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing examples from the full range of social work practice, this book is valuable reading for all individuals interested in the field of social work. It will provide a helpful introduction for students considering a career in social work, those beginning social work courses, and other professionals whose work brings them into contact with social workers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607769858284,"sku":"9780367758301","price":306.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780367758301-social-work-the-basics.jpg?v=1778172945","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/social-work-the-basics-by-mark-doel-9780367758301","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}