Social Work: The Basics av Mark Doel

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<P>This revised second edition of <EM>Social Work: The Basics</EM> is an insightful introduction to the often misrepresented world of social work. This accessible book presents a broad view of contemporary social work, exploring its roots and its possible future. It dispels myths surrounding social work, addresses media debates, and offers a balanced account of what social workers do.</P><P>Arguing for a social work that is partisan in support of social justice, questions covered include:</P><UL><LI>How did social work arise?</LI><LI>How and why do people come into contact with social workers?</LI><LI>What are the true aims of social work ¿ to help or to control?</LI><LI>What is the relationship between social work and social policy?</LI><LI>How and why do people become social workers?</LI><LI>What¿s it like to be a social worker?</LI><LI>Can social work cross borders?</LI></UL><P>Drawing examples from the full range of social work practice, this book is valuable reading for all indivi