Understanding and using theory in social work
By: Juliette Oko
Edition: 2nd ed.
Series: Transforming social work practice
Publisher: Learning Matters Ltd
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Exeter, [England]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 138
ISBN-13: 9780857254979
Subjects: Social service
Description: Written in an accessible style, this title introduces theory as an explanatory framework that is drawn upon by the social worker to inform their decision-making process, by helping to 'make sense' of what is going on.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 125-129) and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction to understanding social work theory; title: The relationship between theory and practice in social work; title: Values and ethics in social work; title: Social work and its organisational context; title: Putting theory into practice.