Social work :  an introduction to contemporary practice / 
Kate Wilson ... [et al.]. 
 - 2nd ed. 
 - Harlow, England ;  New York :  Longman,  2011. 
 - xxi, 735 p. :  ill. ;  25 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. 673-707) and index. 
<br/><br/>Relationship-based and reflective approaches for contemporary social work practice -- Modern social work in context : policy, politics and organisations -- Contemporary challenges -- The development of social w ork : key themes and critical debates -- The values and politics of soc ial work practice -- Social work knowledge and practice -- Human develo pment through the lifespan -- Law and social work -- Understanding and using research in social work practice -- Assessment in social work pra ctice -- Communication skills -- Planning and intervening -- Inter-prof essional working -- User involvement -- Informal family carers -- Socia l work with children and families -- Social work with adults : policy a nd practice -- Social work with young offenders -- Social work with dis abled children and adults -- Social work with adults with mental health problems -- Social work and drug use -- Social work with vulnerable ol der people. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781408244708 (pbk.) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2011-008490 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Social service.<br/>Social case work.<br/>Social work.
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>361.3 
<br/><br/><label>National Library of Medicine Call No.: </label>W322  / So131 2011