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Key concepts and theory in social work David Hodgson and Lynelle Watts

By: Publication details: London : Palgrave Macmillan, c2017.Description: xv, 282 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9781137487834
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 361.305 HO KE
Online resources: Summary: Social work is a discipline committed to social justice and human rights, and to improving the well―being of individuals, families, communities and societies. But the world is changing, with environmental disasters, an increase in violent conflict and the aftermath of the Global Financial Crisis impacting negatively on human and ecological well-being. Social workers are often working at the forefront of these and other challenging situations, and they must apply knowledge and skills to their practice in a thoughtful and ethical way. What kind of knowledge and skills will social workers need to succeed in this intellectually and emotionally demanding job?
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Social work is a discipline committed to social justice and human rights, and to improving the well―being of individuals, families, communities and societies. But the world is changing, with environmental disasters, an increase in violent conflict and the aftermath of the Global Financial Crisis impacting negatively on human and ecological well-being. Social workers are often working at the forefront of these and other challenging situations, and they must apply knowledge and skills to their practice in a thoughtful and ethical way. What kind of knowledge and skills will social workers need to succeed in this intellectually and emotionally demanding job?

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