The Social Work Companion

Name: The Social Work Companion
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781137502179
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By Neil Thompson and Sue Thompson

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The Social Work Companion is a fully updated, practical guide designed to support students throughout their social work courses and beyond. Written by experts Neil and Sue Thompson, this essential resource offers clear coverage of core theory and practice, study skills, career advice, and extensive signposting, making it invaluable for both students and experienced practitioners entering the profession.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Ideal for social work students on qualifying courses seeking a trustworthy companion, as well as experienced social work practitioners looking for a practical reference in theory and practice.

The Social Work Companion lets students know what to expect from their course and will be there every step of the way as an essential reference tool. Offering wide-ranging yet accessible coverage of the core topics, along with important advice on study skills, this book is the essential survival guide for social work students.

"This is a comprehensive companion. It is both quick reference book i.e. key terms and concepts section and a text book that is nicely organised to fit the course units. Written in an accessible and friendly way. Excellent further reading and websites but ripe for an update. The key theories section gives a clear and succinct explanation of a broad range of theoretical and philosophical positions." Mandy Hagan, Senior Lecturer, Department of Social Care & Social Work, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

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This new and fully updated edition of a hugely popular textbook is a practical and user-friendly guide that lets students know what to expect from their course and will be there every step of the way as a reference tool. Written by experts in the field, the book guides the reader through from their academic study on social work courses to entering the field as a practitioner.

The Social Work Companion is the essential survival guide for students on qualifying courses in social work and a helpful resource for experienced practitioners.

New to this Edition:

An indispensable wide-ranging yet accessible coverage of the core areas of theory and practice studied on a typical social work degree course
A wealth of guidance on study skills, advice about possible career directions, and extensive signposting to sources of further information

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?

Praised for its engaging and accessible style, this book acts as a wise mentor, encouraging continuous learning and critical thinking about social work today. Experts commend it as a comprehensive guide that opens up essential knowledge for future practitioners and supports students effectively through qualifying education programmes.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781137502179

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 December 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Red Globe Press

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 244.0mm

Weight: 780g

Pages: 456

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Education & Reference Neil Thompson Non-Fiction Sue Thompson

About the Author

Dr Neil Thompson and Dr Sue Thompson have, between them, a total of almost sixty years' experience in social work. They are both independent authors, researchers and online tutors. Their company website is at www.avenuemediasolutions.com and Neil's blog is at www.neilthompson.info/connect.