
Social Assessment Theory and Practice
A Multi-Disciplinary Framework
Derek Clifford(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 5. June 2019
Book
Hardback
290 pages
978-1-138-34299-6 (ISBN)
Description
First published in 1998, Social Assessment Theory and Practice provides an innovative and comprehensive theoretical and practical basis for social assessment. It examines both multi-disciplinary and multi-professional issues in social assessment and is based on perspectives drawn from all the major service users and oppressed social groups. The book integrates social theory and practice at multiple levels, using summaries, checklists, diagrams and a running case study.
Reviews / Votes
'...provides a carefully and cogently argued theoretical basis for the process of assessment which underpins a clearly defined methodology for its execution...deserves a wide readership...' British Journal of Social Work 'The book succeeds in making connections across a diversity of situations, theories and practices in social assessment, while at the same time remaining very close to the everyday practice of social work...of great value for trainers and professionals...' European Journal of Social WorkMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 219 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
740 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-34299-6 (9781138342996)
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Person
Derek Clifford
Content
Part 1. Critical Auto/biography: Social Theory for Social Assessment. 1. Values and Methodology. 2. Taking Social Difference Seriously. 3. Reflexivity: Personal Involvement and Responsibility. 4. Historical Location. 5. Interacting Social Systems: The Personal and the Structural. 6. Power. Part 2. Critical Auto/biography: Developing Methods and Dialogues in Practice. 7. Social Assessment and Multi-Professional Practice. 8. Assessing Needs, Risks and Strengths. 9. Children and Families. 10. Mental Health and Distress. 11. Older People. 12. Disabled People. Part 3. Conclusion. 13. Towards Effective Social Assessment.