
Social Work with Older People
Palgrave MacMillan (Publisher)
4th Edition
Published on 1. May 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-1-4039-1613-6 (ISBN)
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Description
Older people present a significant challenge and opportunity for social work. This fourth edition of a social work 'classic' develops the knowledge, understanding and skill required to practise effectively with older people, enabling the reader to develop a critical and reflexive approach to this important area of work. It will be ideal for those coming to the subject for the first time, as well as those simply wishing to refresh their knowledge.
Older people present a significant challenge and opportunity for social work. This fourth edition of a social work 'classic' develops the knowledge, understanding and skill required to practise effectively with older people, enabling the reader to develop a critical and reflexive approach to this important area of work. It will be ideal for those coming to the subject for the first time, as well as those simply wishing to refresh their knowledge.
Older people present a significant challenge and opportunity for social work. This fourth edition of a social work 'classic' develops the knowledge, understanding and skill required to practise effectively with older people, enabling the reader to develop a critical and reflexive approach to this important area of work. It will be ideal for those coming to the subject for the first time, as well as those simply wishing to refresh their knowledge.
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Series
Edition
4th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Gordonsville
United States
Publishing group
Palgrave USA
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4039-1613-6 (9781403916136)
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Persons
JUDITH PHILLIPS is Professor of Social Work and Gerontology, Swansea University, UK. She has worked in social work practice, teaching and research for a number of years. Her previous publications include Women Ageing, The Family and Community Life of Older People, The Social Policy of Old Age, and Juggling Work and Family Life. MO RAY is Research Fellow in the School of Social Relations, University of Keele, UK. She has worked as a practitioner and manager in a specialist team for older people and in a community care team. She has also taught for several year
JUDITH PHILLIPS is Professor of Social Work and Gerontology, Swansea University, UK. She has worked in social work practice, teaching and research for a number of years. Her previous publications include Women Ageing, The Family and Community Life of Older People, The Social Policy of Old Age, and Juggling Work and Family Life. MO RAY is Research Fellow in the School of Social Relations, University of Keele, UK. She has worked as a practitioner and manager in a specialist team for older people and in a community care team. She has also taught for several year
JUDITH PHILLIPS is Professor of Social Work and Gerontology, Swansea University, UK. She has worked in social work practice, teaching and research for a number of years. Her previous publications include Women Ageing, The Family and Community Life of Older People, The Social Policy of Old Age, and Juggling Work and Family Life. MO RAY is Research Fellow in the School of Social Relations, University of Keele, UK. She has worked as a practitioner and manager in a specialist team for older people and in a community care team. She has also taught for several year
Content
List of Boxes and Diagrams - Acknowledgements - Notes on the Contributors - Introduction - Critical Themes and Issues in Ageing - The Case for Social Work with Older People - The Policy and Organisational Context of Social Work With Older People - Practice Skills - Assessment - Care Planning, Monitoring and Intervention - Conclusion: Supporting and Developing Practice - End Note - References - Index