What is Social Work? by Nigel Horner
Written for those in the early stages of a social work degree or considering social work as a career, the second edition of this well-regarded book has been updated to reflect the major changes in social work in light of the Children Act 2004 together with the new set of arrangements for planning, regulation and quality assurance. It gives an overview of the history of social work from the Middle Ages to its complex structure today and case studies, research summaries and activities encourage readers to reflect on the skills and knowledge required by today′s social worker.
"Very useful book to recommend to [social work] applicants, both prior to and following selection interviews" (Lecturer in Social Work, University of Bradford)
Nigel Horner is Head of the School of Health and Social Care at the University of Lincoln, where he teaches social work history, theory and methods, residential child care and ageing and older people. He began working in a London Borough Children’s Home in 1972, before studying Sociology at Durham University. After a period as a Community Worker, he qualified in Social Work from Glasgow University in 1980, and thereafter worked in Mental Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, Fostering and Youth Offending settings. He is also a Senior Fellow in the Higher Education Academy.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781844450510 |
| ISBN 10 | 1844450511 |
| Title | What is Social Work? |
| Author | Nigel Horner |
| Series | Transforming Social Work Practice Series |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Sage Publications Ltd |
| Year published | 2006-09-07 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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