{"product_id":"social-work-the-basics-paperback","title":"Social Work: The Basics - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMark Doel\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis revised second edition of \u003cem\u003eSocial Work: The Basics\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArguing for a social work that is partisan in support of social justice, questions covered include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow did social work arise?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow and why do people come into contact with social workers?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat are the true aims of social work - to help or to control?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat is the relationship between social work and social policy?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow and why do people become social workers?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat's it like to be a social worker?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCan social work cross borders?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing examples from the full range of social work practice, this book is valuable reading for all individuals interested in the field of social work. It will provide a helpful introduction for students considering a career in social work, those beginning social work courses, and other professionals whose work brings them into contact with social workers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMark Doel is Emeritus Professor of Social Work at Sheffield Hallam University, England. He has a wealth of experience in social work - practising, teaching and writing about it. He has worked in the UK, USA, Eastern Europe and Russia. He is the author of Rights and Wrongs in Social Work (2016) and Social Work in 42 Objects (2017).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.62 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 25, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42727356530751,"sku":"9780367758295","price":46.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/b2a174a03da907ac1e9d940b3a524c05.webp?v=1765114510","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/social-work-the-basics-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}