
Values and Ethics in Social Work
SAGE Publications Ltd (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 13. November 2012
Book
Hardback
200 pages
978-1-4462-0319-4 (ISBN)
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Description
What are my values? What are the values of others around me? What are the values and ethics of the social work profession?
An awareness of our own ethical assumptions, and how these inform our practice, is crucial for the student social worker.
The second edition of this bestselling book is now split into two parts. Part 1 considers the foundations of every person's values and provides a background to moral philosophy. Part 2 examines key ethical issues and how they determine practice, such as using power, allocating resources, treating others with respect and celebrating diversity.
For the second edition, two new chapters have been added to the book, on:
- The political dimension in ethical decision making
- Realism as a guiding ethical principle.
Written in a uniquely straightforward style, everyday social work practice is the key focus throughout. Every chapter includes interactive exercises and case studies, challenging you to reflect on a range of practical dilemmas.
Visit the accompanying companion website for videos of the authors discussing the issues covered in each chapter of the book. These short clips will aid and enhance your understanding of the importance of values and ethics in each area of social work.
Chris Beckett and Andrew Maynard's book is essential reading for all undergraduate and postgraduate social work students.
An awareness of our own ethical assumptions, and how these inform our practice, is crucial for the student social worker.
The second edition of this bestselling book is now split into two parts. Part 1 considers the foundations of every person's values and provides a background to moral philosophy. Part 2 examines key ethical issues and how they determine practice, such as using power, allocating resources, treating others with respect and celebrating diversity.
For the second edition, two new chapters have been added to the book, on:
- The political dimension in ethical decision making
- Realism as a guiding ethical principle.
Written in a uniquely straightforward style, everyday social work practice is the key focus throughout. Every chapter includes interactive exercises and case studies, challenging you to reflect on a range of practical dilemmas.
Visit the accompanying companion website for videos of the authors discussing the issues covered in each chapter of the book. These short clips will aid and enhance your understanding of the importance of values and ethics in each area of social work.
Chris Beckett and Andrew Maynard's book is essential reading for all undergraduate and postgraduate social work students.
Reviews / Votes
'A very promising second edition. I have used many parts of the first edition in my teaching and feel that the book has directly contributed to an increased understanding of the subject and higher assignment marks!' -Lee Pollard, Sheffield Hallam University
The main advantage of this book is clarity and accessibility of the writing style. The authors are very honest in their writing, so students will find it easy to identify with them' -
Valeria Carroll, University of Lincoln
More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 242 mm
Width: 170 mm
Weight
488 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4462-0319-4 (9781446203194)
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Chris Beckett | Andrew Maynard | Peter Jordan
Values and Ethics in Social Work
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04/2017
3rd Edition
SAGE Publications Ltd
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03/2005
1st Edition
SAGE Publications Inc
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Persons
Chris Beckett studied Psychology at Bristol University and qualified as a social worker at Bangor, North Wales, in 1980, going on to work for eighteen years as a social worker and social work manager, and then for fifteen years as a social work lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University and the University of East Anglia. He has had a parallel career for some time as a writer of fiction and is now a full-time writer. His novel, Dark Eden was the winner of the Arthur C. Clarke award for 2012.
Content
Preface to the Second Edition
Introduction
PART ONE: FOUNDATIONS OF VALUES AND ETHICS
What are Values and Ethics?
Moral Philosophy
Values and Religion
Values and Politics
Realism as an Ethical Principle
PART TWO: VALUES AND ETHICS IN PRACTICE
Being Professional
Power and Control
Self-Determination and Privacy
Respect versus Oppression
Ethics and Resources
Difference and Diversity
Afterword
Introduction
PART ONE: FOUNDATIONS OF VALUES AND ETHICS
What are Values and Ethics?
Moral Philosophy
Values and Religion
Values and Politics
Realism as an Ethical Principle
PART TWO: VALUES AND ETHICS IN PRACTICE
Being Professional
Power and Control
Self-Determination and Privacy
Respect versus Oppression
Ethics and Resources
Difference and Diversity
Afterword