Social Work
Contexts and Practice
4th Edition
Published on 17. October 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
335 pages
978-0-19-030872-8 (ISBN)
Description
Social Work: Contexts and Practice is a practical introduction to contemporary issues in social work, providing the context of practice and the broad influences shaping the vision and development of the social work profession. It demonstrates how knowledge contributes to flexible social work responses and identifies the ways in which research findings, theoretical insights and practice wisdom can be integrated within dynamic practice frameworks.
The fourth edition brings together a team of expert authors to guide students through the unique experiences of social work across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. It explores how the enduring commitment to social justice and the protection of human rights shapes social work perspectives and practices.
The fourth edition brings together a team of expert authors to guide students through the unique experiences of social work across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. It explores how the enduring commitment to social justice and the protection of human rights shapes social work perspectives and practices.
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Edition
4th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Melbourne
Australia
Publishing group
Oxford University Press Australia
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
680 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-030872-8 (9780190308728)
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Persons
Marie Connolly is Chair and Head of Social Work in the School of Health Sciences at University of Melbourne.
Louise Harms is Associate Dean (Equity, Diversity and Staff Development) in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, and Deputy Head in the Department of Social Work, School of Health Sciences, University of Melbourne.
Jane Maidment is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Services and Social Work and Chair of the University of Canterbury Human Ethics Committee.
Louise Harms is Associate Dean (Equity, Diversity and Staff Development) in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, and Deputy Head in the Department of Social Work, School of Health Sciences, University of Melbourne.
Jane Maidment is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Services and Social Work and Chair of the University of Canterbury Human Ethics Committee.
Content
Foreword Table of Contents List of Figures List of Tables Contributors Preface Acknowledgements
PART 1: SOCIAL WORK AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES 1. The Art and Science of Social Work Louise Harms and Jane Maidment 2. Social Work Practice Theories and Frameworks Marie Connolly and Karen Healy 3. Social Justice and Critical Reflection Sharlene Nipperess 4. Social Work, Poverty and Disadvantage Michael O'Brien 5. Revisiting Cross-cultural Practice Charlotte Williams PART 2: FIELDS OF PRACTICE 6. Working with Domestic and Family Violence Cathy Humphreys and Kristin Diemer 7. Aboriginal Issues and Practice Stephanie Gilbert 8. Making Sense of Indigenous Issues in Aotearoa New Zealand Leland A. Ruwhiu 9. Pasifika Social Work Yvonne Crichton-Hill 10. Working with Refugees and Asylum Seekers Jay Marlowe and Linda Briskman 11. Working in Health Social Work Liz Beddoe and Rosalie Pockett 12. Social Work and Disability Lorna Hallahan 13. Working with Older People Jane Maidment and Ralph Hampson 14. Supporting Well-being in Mental Health Practice Lynne Briggs and Carole Adamson 15. Working in the Alcohol and Other Drugs Field David Rose and Janet Farrow 16. Working in Child and Family Welfare Emily Keddell and Ilan Katz 17. Social Work and the Justice System Annabel Taylor and Andrew Frost 18. Psychosocial Responses to Disaster Louise Harms and Margaret Alston 19. Trans-Tasman Reflections Louise Harms, Marie Connolly and Jane Maidment Concluding Thoughts Glossary Bibliography Index
PART 1: SOCIAL WORK AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES 1. The Art and Science of Social Work Louise Harms and Jane Maidment 2. Social Work Practice Theories and Frameworks Marie Connolly and Karen Healy 3. Social Justice and Critical Reflection Sharlene Nipperess 4. Social Work, Poverty and Disadvantage Michael O'Brien 5. Revisiting Cross-cultural Practice Charlotte Williams PART 2: FIELDS OF PRACTICE 6. Working with Domestic and Family Violence Cathy Humphreys and Kristin Diemer 7. Aboriginal Issues and Practice Stephanie Gilbert 8. Making Sense of Indigenous Issues in Aotearoa New Zealand Leland A. Ruwhiu 9. Pasifika Social Work Yvonne Crichton-Hill 10. Working with Refugees and Asylum Seekers Jay Marlowe and Linda Briskman 11. Working in Health Social Work Liz Beddoe and Rosalie Pockett 12. Social Work and Disability Lorna Hallahan 13. Working with Older People Jane Maidment and Ralph Hampson 14. Supporting Well-being in Mental Health Practice Lynne Briggs and Carole Adamson 15. Working in the Alcohol and Other Drugs Field David Rose and Janet Farrow 16. Working in Child and Family Welfare Emily Keddell and Ilan Katz 17. Social Work and the Justice System Annabel Taylor and Andrew Frost 18. Psychosocial Responses to Disaster Louise Harms and Margaret Alston 19. Trans-Tasman Reflections Louise Harms, Marie Connolly and Jane Maidment Concluding Thoughts Glossary Bibliography Index