social work international 2013 catalogue

SOCIAL WORK2013International Edition

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1 Social Work Practice4 Pocketbook Series6 Social Work Theory7 Safeguarding8 Research Methods10 Practice Issues13 Society and Health14 Study Skills15 Index16 Contact Details

The social work profession is constantly undergoing change, and at Open University Press we are working hardto ensure that our new books continue to provide you with exactly the kind of information that you need.

We have many new and exciting books to offer you this year, including two further pocketbooks for our seriespublished in association with Community Care. These books are designed to help front line social workerssolve day-to-day problems, and they are perfect for students on placement or newly qualified social workersduring their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment.

We also have a raft of new textbooks, including Critical Analysis Skills for Social Workers, by David Wilkinsand Godfred Boahen, The Social Work Portfolio by Lee-Ann Fenge, Kate Howe, Mel Hughes and Gill Thomas,Reflective Practice for Social Workers by Linda Bruce and a brand new edition of The Social Work Dissertationby Malcolm Carey.

We are constantly on the look out for new ideas and we would be delighted to hear from you if you areinterested in writing for Open University Press. We are also making titles available in new and innovativeways, including customised textbooks through Create and eBooks available through CourseSmart, so pleasedo consider these options as you look through the catalogue.

Katherine Hartle, Commissioning Editor ([email protected])Natalia Gibson, Academic Product Manager ([email protected])

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SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE

eBooks are widely available, for full details visit www.openup.co.uk/ebooks

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Communicationwith Childrenand TheirFamiliesResponding to Needand ProtectionLiz Davies and Evelyn Kerrigan LeblochBoth at London MetropolitanUniversity, UK

This is an innovative bookthat uses scripts from reallife situations to

demonstrate every day scenarios social workersencounter when communicating with children andtheir families. Each scenario presents best practiceand also common pitfalls that social workerscould fall into.

Readers are guided through relevant theoreticalframeworks, legislation, policy and various ethicaldilemmas related to each situation to gain athorough understanding of the best ways tocommunicate with children and their families incomplex and challenging situations.

Contents: Introduction / Engagement /Investigation / Negotiation / Assertiveness /Challenge / Persistence / Conclusion

Paperback ISBN: 978-0-335-24418-8August 2013 248pp eBook: 978-0-335-24419-5

NEW Social Work inthe YouthJustice SystemA MultidisciplinaryPerspectiveDarrell Fox and Elaine ArnullChildren's and Families Servicesfor the Yukon Government inCanada; Bucks New University,UK

This book has beendesigned for social workersworking within the youth

justice system. This is a highly demanding area ofpractice requiring a depth of knowledge and skill.All Youth Offending Teams are required toemploy a social worker, yet it is often a challengeto find space within youth justice practice touphold social work values.

This practical book demonstrates howpractitioners can work in creative, ethical andreflective ways within youth offending teams.

Topics include:

l Legislation l Multiagency workingl Risk assessmentl Working with high risk offendersl Alternative interventions

Case studies, vignettes and reflective questionsare used throughout to help students andpractitioners relate theory directly to practice.

Contents: Introduction / Welfare and justice:Victims and offenders / Legislation / Social work inthe Youth Justice System: A multi-disciplinaryapproach / Risk / Assessment / Intervention / Thescaled approach to sentencing disposals andsupervision / Going to court / Restorative justiceinterventions / High risk offenders / Alternativeinterventions

Paperback ISBN: 978-0-335-24569-7March 2013 184pp eBook: 978-0-335-24570-3

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UnderstandingSocial WorkHistory and ContextJohn PiersonStaffordshire University, UK

The evolution of social workoffers a rich source of insightand inspiration forcontemporary practice. It isessential that students new tosocial work understand how ithas been shaped by past

events and what this means for the future of socialwork and their roles as social workers.

Paperback ISBN: 978-0-335-23795-12011 264pp eBook: 978-0-335-24028-9

Social WorkWith AdultsGeorgina KoubelCanterbury Christ ChurchUniversity, UK

Written by a series ofexperts - practitioners,academics and trainers -this definitive andaccessible textbook bringsa persepective and depth ofunderstanding to thecomplex and demandingarea of social work practice.

Social work with adults requires a depth of criticalanalysis, reflection and creativity. It is also an areasubject to ongoing change, and practitioners inthis field need to develop a capacity for dealingwith these changes and engaging with thechallenges that arise as a consequence.

Contents: Introduction / Part 1: The context ofsocial work with adults / The evolution of socialwork / The modernisation of social work /Empowering and safeguarding vulnerable adults /Collaborative working with service users /Responding to difference, identity andglobalisation / Part 2: Working with differentservice user groups in adult services / Workingwith people with physical impairments / Issuesaffecting practitioners and service users in learningdisability services / Working with people withsensory disabilities / Social work with older adults:Working with older people and people living withdementia / Working as a social worker incommunity mental health services / Working inpalliative and end-of-life care

Paperback ISBN: 978-0-335-24542-0June 2013 288pp eBook: 978-0-335-24543-7

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Critical AnalysisSkills for SocialWorkersDavid Wilkins and Godfred BoahenUniversity of Kent; The OpenUniversity, UK

Analysis is a critical skill forsocial workers, yet it is askill that many practitionersfind very difficult. This bookoffers a very basic, step-by-step model to help anysocial worker to develop an

analytical mindset. It shows how analysis can bewoven into the whole process of social workengagement, resulting in better decision making,more efficient ways of working and, ultimately,better outcomes for social work service users.

Topics covered include:

l What analysis is, and why it is such an important skill in practice

l The skills that underpin critical analysis, e.g.time management, planning, critical understanding, logical thinking, research-mindedness, creativity, communication, reflection and hypothesising

l The role of emotion and intuition in critical analysis

l Models to aid critical analysisl The importance of supervision, and the idea

that good analysis does not happen when social workers try to do it on their own

Written for all social workers, regardless of theirarea of practice, this invaluable resource will beused by students at the outset of their training,and while on placement. It is also a `must-have'purchase for practitioners involved in continuingprofessional development, supervision andtraining.

Contents: Introduction / Critical analysis – What,how and why? / Skills for critical analysis / Emotionand intuition / Approaches to analysis / Tools forcritical analysis / Guided case examples /Supervision, reflection and critical analysis /Conclusion / Appendices / References


NEWThe Social WorkPortfolioA Student’s Guide toEvidencing yourPracticeLee-Ann Fenge, Kate Howe, Mel Hughesand Gill ThomasAll at Bournemouth University,UK

The portfolio is anessential part of thesummative assessmentwithin qualifying social

work programmes. This essential bookdemonstrates how students can use the portfolioto demonstrate their learning in terms ofdeveloping core knowledge, values and skills.


l What a portfolio is, and how to make best use of it in your learning journey

l How to evidence your capability using theProfessional Capabilities Framework for Social Workers

l How to reflect on your own learning needs and learning style

l How to work with your practice educator in terms of practice learning and portfoliodevelopment

l How to evidence the use of theory in yourportfolio

l How to evidence meaningful service user andcarer involvement within your placement and portfolio

l How to use your portfolio as a basis for future CPD learning, including the need to develop personal development plans and the role of AYSE

Contents: Getting started / Evidencing yourcapability using the Capabilities Framework forSocial Workers / Making sense of yourself as alearner / Working with your practice educator /Evidencing the use of theory in your practice /Visibility of self within your portfolio / Meaningfulservice user and carer involvement in studentplacements / A continuum of lifelong learning

Paperback ISBN: 978-0-335-24531-4 December 2013 208pp eBook: 978-0-335-24532-1

NEW TeamworkingSkills for SocialWorkersRuben MartinUniversity of Kent, UK

This book provides apractical and appliedoverview of the differenttypes of teams socialworkers will encounter,and explores the dynamicspresent when people worktogether, the rolesindividuals play and the

skills necessary for effective teamworking in thecontext of social work practice.


l What teamwork isl The variety of teams that involve social workersl Characteristics of individuals who are part of a

team and the formal and informal roles they play, including the role of leadership

l The importance of emotional intelligence and resilience and the concept of self-leadership and personal development

l How being part of a team relates to working in organisations

Contents: Part 1: Overview of teamworking /Introduction / What is teamwork and why is itimportant? / The life of teams / Team membership /Teamworking skills / Part 2: Applyingteamworking skills in practice / Working inorganisations / Multi-disciplinary teams / Interpro-fessional collaboration / Teamwork as a student /Conclusion


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Advocacy andSocial WorkPracticeTom WilksLondon South Bank University, UK

Skills in advocacy areessential for every social workstudent and practitioner. Thisaccessible book provides anintroduction to advocacy,examining the theoreticalknowledge and practical skills

needed to undertake advocacy roles and workconstructively with the growing number ofindependent advocates. The book also includes:

l A range of practical examples from a variety of different settings, linking theory and practice

l A strong focus on skills, with specific strategies for presenting a case effectively and assertivenegotiation

l Coverage of the current practice context,including statutory advocacy roles and theimpact of personalisation on advocacy


Social Work andDrug UseIan Paylor, Fiona Meashamand Hugh AsherAll at Lancaster University, UK

This text aims to provide acomprehensive basis forsocial workers to develop arounded and consideredapproach to their practicewith drug and alcohol users, inlight of a clear understanding

of the competing pressures that impact on drug andalcohol users’ lives.

The book unravels the relevant theory and researchand provides insights and practical pointers for thoseworking with drug users. Key topics covered include:

l Prevalence, patterns and policy and definingdrug users

l Stigma, HCV and HIV; care and control l The service user’s perspective; involving service

users in services and interventions l Recovery; networking, advocacy and

empowerment


Social Work with Older PeopleApproaches to Person-Centred PracticeBarbara Hall and Terry ScraggBoth at the University ofChichester, UK

This book takes a uniqueperson-centred approach toworking with older peopleand provides an introductionto the legislation, policy,

theory and research needed by social workers.


Social Work Skillsand Knowledge3/eA Practice HandbookPamela TrevithickBucks New University, UK

“What a sensible book, abook born of much wisdomand practical experience.Pamela Trevithick takes thereader on a wonderfullyclear but thorough journeyof social work’s knowledge,skills and values in which

theories are elegantly put into practice.”Professor David Howe, University of East Anglia, UK

Social Work Skills and Knowledge is considered to bea leading text in the field of social work skills and theknowledge base underpinning practice. The book isin-depth, scholarly but very accessible and extremelywell regarded by students, academics andpractitioners alike.

This 3rd edition has been thoroughly updated toinclude sections on theoretical, factual and practiceknowledge, and clearly relates these tocontemporary social work. Pam Trevithick addresseskey issues and debates on social work and features awide range of up-to-date illustrative examples,accessible appendices and comprehensive references.


An Introduction toSocial WorkPracticeMelanie ParrisBuckinghamshire New University,UK

This book introduces keyareas of social workknowledge and skills, and isinvaluable reading for socialwork students preparing fortheir first practice placement,

or taking introductory practice modules.

The book provides a foundation for students todevelop appropriate professional standards ofbehaviour, with the ultimate goal of becoming acompetent and confident practitioner. Topics includeworking in teams and organisations, recordinginformation and writing professionally, managingstress and fear and being assertive.


Personalisationfor Social WorkersOpportunities andChallenges forFrontline PracticeJenni Burton, Thomas Toscanoand Mariam ZonouziBucks New University; Bucks NewUniversity; Coalition forIndependent Living, UK

This book is an accessible andpractical introduction to

personalisation, which addresses the tensions,opportunities and challenges of funding and support.


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Social Work Pocketbooks SeriesThis new series of pocketbooks is published inassociation with Community Care. Written byexperienced practitioners, the books provideconcise and practical guidance to help frontlinesocial workers solve day-to-day problems.

Conducting theHome Visit inChild ProtectionJoanna NicolasIndependent Child ProtectionConsultant & Trainer, UK

“This is an immenselyreadable and engaging book,which would have been anenormous resource for me asa practitioner and as amanager of social workers,earlier on in my career.”Penny Thompson, Chief

Executive of the General Social Care Council (GSCC)

Conducting home visits is a task which many feelunprepared for and is fraught with difficulties.

Written by an experienced social worker, this book isclear, straight-forward and jargon-free. Usefulfeautures include:

l Real case examples l Realistic solutions to everyday difficulties l Examples of what to say l What you need to look out forl Reference to topical research including the

Munro Review of Child Protection findings


ManagingContact forYoung PeopleSally ScottHuddersfield University, UK

Setting up and managingcontact visits is afundamental aspect ofworking in children andfamilies services, but theprocess can becomplicated, anddependent on manyfactors such as the legal

status of the child, the proposed plan for thechild, and the contact order.

This concise pocketbook covers the day-to-daytasks required in setting up, managing andrecording contact visits. Practitioners andstudents will find this book invaluable in helpingthem to understand best practice in this area, aswell as the common pitfalls and mistakes that canbe made, and how to overcome these.

Contents: How to Use this Book / Introduction /The Nuts and Bolts of Contact / Who is involved /Assessment and Careplanning / Deciding when andwhere / Drawing up the contact agreement /Managing contact / Evaluating and recordingcontact / Reading and Resources / References

Paperback ISBN: 978-0-335-24523-9September 2013 136pp eBook: 978-0-335-24524-6

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Communicatingwith Childrenand YoungPeople Joanna NicolasIndependent Child ProtectionConsultant & Trainer, UK

How social workers workwith and communicatewith children is afundamental issue forchildren’s services, and arecurrent theme in lessons

from serious case reviews.

This engaging book gives practical advice andtechniques based firmly in the real world ofpractice. Useful features include:

l Real case examples l Tools to communicate with children effectivelyl Examples of what to say in certain situationsl Useful checklists for information at a glancel Reminder boxesl Good practice boxes

Contents: Introduction / Pre-school children /Children aged 4-11 / Children aged 11-17 /Communicating with children with additionalneeds / Why and how do adults limit professionals’access to children and what should we do / Furtherreading and resources / Glossary / References

Paperback ISBN: 978-0-335-24716-5December 2013 136pp eBook: 978-0-335-24717-2

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Applying aPersonalisedApproach toEligibility CriteriaDaisy BoggIndependent social worker andconsultant, UK

The eligibility criteria forsocial care services can bedifficult to apply to complexneeds.

This book includes a range of useful practicesuggestions and guidance to help social workersthink about how they can apply eligibility topsychosocial issues and needs to ensure individualsare able to access appropriate support options.


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Assessments inSocial Work withAdultsElaine Aspinwall-RobertsLiverpool John Moores University,UK

“This is an excellent additionto the pocket book series;offering sound practicalapproaches to everydayassessments and real-lifeexamples on how to deal

with problematic situations when working in AdultSocial Care ... I thoroughly recommend this bookboth as a key text for students and reference guidefor practitioners.”Liz Armitage, Newly Qualified Social Worker

This accessible survival guide is friendly, non-patronising and realistic about the day-to-daydifficulties and challenges associated with assessingadults. It encourages you to reflect on how you work,and what you bring to the task. The book contains:

l Practical examples, advice and tips, including dealing with pitfalls

l Good practice and point of law reminders l Fresh ideas on how to develop your

assessment skills with adults l Advice on working constructively with others

in the field


Report WritingDaisy BoggIndependent social worker andconsultant, UK

“This informative and easyto follow book will be usefulin supporting Social Careprofessionals to develop thiscore social work skill inproducing factual,structured, effective andwell presented reports forvarious social needs and

client groups.”Veronica Clifton, Social Worker and Practice Teacher

This easy to use guide provides key information,hints and tips to help you to develop your reportwriting style and to consider best practice in yourwritten communication.

The book contains:

l A range of report templates l Examples of good practice in report writing l Specialist chapters covering legal, policy and

assessment situations l Checklists to provide reminders of content and

style requirements


SupervisionBill McKitterickFormer director of social services

Supervision has a specialplace in the development ofsocial work practice skills andcontinuing professionaldevelopment. However it canbe neglected orovershadowed. This bookfocuses on the practical andworkable ways for preparingfor and using supervision,

ensuring it is provided and making improvements ifit is not working for you.

Written by an experienced practitioner, this bookrecognises the working environment of socialworkers and their managers and provides thestructure for them to collaborate as peers.


Working withSubstance UsersKim Heanue and Chris LawtonUniversity of Huddersfield, UK;Manager in the Voluntary Sector, UK

“Heanue and Lawton havecreated an excellent sourcefor any social workpractitioner. This book is aclear, easy reader with boxesin each section to highlightkey points, checklists and

examples of practice.”Louisa Saunders, Newly Qualified Social Worker

Social workers are often faced with issues ofsubstance misuse, whether they work in children'sservices, adult services or mental health.

Written by authors with widespread experience inthe profession, this pocketbook will assist studentsand social workers in understanding drug and alcoholmisuse, assessing the risks, recognise how and whento intervene and liaising more effectively with drugtreatment services


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Social WorkPerspectives onHuman Behaviour Margarete ParrishUniversity of Gloucestershire, UK

The capacity to observe,interpret and understandhuman behaviour is vital foreffective social work practice.

By drawing from biological,psychological and sociologicalperspectives, the book aims toprovide social work students

with a theoretically informed basis to observe,understand, and interpret people's behaviours inways that will contribute to excellent practice.

Paperback £22.99 ISBN: 978-0-335-22367-12009 352pp eBook: 978-0-335-24020-3

An Introduction toApplying SocialWork Theories andMethodsBarbra TeaterUniversity of Bath, UK

This practical book provides abasic introduction to the mostcommonly used theories andmethods in social workpractice. The book exploresthe concept of a theory and amethod, the difference

between the two and the ways in which they areconnected.

Assuming little to no prior knowledge, each chapterexplores a single theory or method in depth and usesa variety of interactive tools to encourage you toexplore your own thoughts and beliefs. Step-by-stepillustrations show how to apply the theory/methodto a social work case example and exercises,questions, diagrams, tables and figures all encouragefurther learning.


Dictionary ofSocial WorkThe Definitive A to Zof Social Work andSocial CareMartin Thomas and John Pierson (Eds) Both at Staffordshire University, UK

With over 1500 entries, thispopular dictionary providesconcise and up-to-dateexplanations of the theories,approaches and terminology

that define front line social work and social care.These entries explain, in jargon-free language, howkey concepts can be used to improve practice. Clearexplanations outline significant developments suchas Every Child Matters and the personalization ofadult services.


Core Themes inSocial WorkPower, Poverty,Politics and ValuesMartin SheedyLiverpool John Moores University,UK

This book introduces the corethemes in social work, andencourages students andpractitioners to connect withthe important debates

surrounding these themes. The key contexts of socialwork are explored using knowledge from thedisciplines of social theory, politics, sociology,psychology and ethics. The content is enlivened by:

l The voices of students, service users and practitioners

l Current and topical content on social work, poverty, politics, power and values

l Key summary points at the end of each chapter l Group discussion questions at the end of each

chapter


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The SocialWorker's Guideto the SocialSciencesThe Key ConceptsJohn Pierson and Martin ThomasStaffordshire University;Manchester University, UK

“This should be one of thefirst books you put in yourbag in the morning.Concise yet thorough, with

full and accessible explanations, it is set out in away that readily demonstrates the link betweensocial science and social work. An exceptional,user friendly guide which you will use and re-useas a ‘must have’ reference text.”Martin Sheehy, Liverpool John Moores University, UK

This book provides social work students andprofessionals with core knowledge of the mostimportant concepts in the social sciences.Offering a straightforward guide to diverse andcomplex disciplines, the book will equip andencourage you to delve further into the waysocieties function and individuals behave.

The book addresses the concepts in social science which are most relevant to social work,among them:

l Poverty and inequalityl Markets and capitalisml Social classl Child developmentl The nature of risk

All entries begin with an initial definition thenmove to a fuller explanation, taking into accountthe challenges and issues that social workers facein practice.


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‘Transforming’Children’sServices?Social Work,Neoliberalism and the‘Modern’ WorldPaul Michael GarrettNational University in Galway,Ireland

“This is an excellent bookand one of the best I have

read for some time. It is a must have for all socialwork and social policy students and practitioners.Policy makers and managers should also read anddigest this, even though they will probably findlarge parts an uncomfortable read.”Steve Rogowski, Review in Professional Social Work

This book provides an accessible overview of the‘transformation’ of Children’s Services. In doing this,it draws on social theory, critical social policy andtakes account of developments in other countries.

Paul Michael Garrett argues that the many changeswhich have taken place within, and beyond,Children’s Services are related to the politics ofNeoliberalism which, it is maintained, lie at the coreof the Change for Children programme.


UnderstandingAdvocacy forChildren andYoung PeopleJane Boylan and Jane DalrympleUniversity of Keele; University ofthe West of England, UK

Presenting children and youngpeople's advocacy as anexciting, radical and

constantly developing way of working, this bookexplores its controversial and challenging naturethrough a comprehensive examination of the theoryand practice of advocacy.


Working with‘Denied’ ChildAbuseThe ResolutionsApproachAndrew Turnell and Susie EssexChild Protection Consultant, Perth,Australia; Family Therapist forNorth Bristol CAMHS, UK

Working with ‘Denied’ ChildAbuse presents an innovative, safety-focused,partnership-based, model called Resolutions, whichprovides an alternative approach for respondingrigourously and creatively to such cases.


Working withAdults at Risk ofHarmMargaret Greenfields, Roger Dalrymple and Agnes Fanning (Eds) All at Buckinghamshire NewUniversity, UK

“This important book bringstogether valuable resourcesand insights in a key area of

practice which has often been overlooked, andwhere disadvantage and discrimination are rife,but which also deserves and demands seriousattention of the kind offered here.”Roger Smith, Professor of Social Work Research, De Montfort University, UK

Working with Adults at Risk of Harm discusses adultvulnerability in a range of health, social care andcommunity contexts through a series of 'thematic'approaches.

The distinctive emphasis of the book combines anoverview of the social policy context with atheorized and critical stance on each of the keyareas. Issues of equality of opportunity and theposition of minority communities are addressed ineach chapter.


Child Abuse 4/eAn Evidence Base forConfident PracticeBrian Corby, David Shemmings and David WilkinsLate of University of CentralLancashire; University of Kent;University of Kent, UK

"This text stands out in thefield [due to] its comprehen-siveness. While it makes aconventional bow to thenecessity for up-to-date

research and evidence-based practice, it is unusualin its insistence that to be fully understood theseissues must also be seen in both a historic and across-cultural perspective. This updated editionshould prove invaluable to students, academics,policy makers and professionals across manyjurisdictions."Helen Buckley, Associate Professor and Co-ordinator,Postgraduate Diploma in Child Protection andWelfare, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland

This seminal text on theory and research has beenfully updated in terms of policy, cases and research.

With a clarity of writing, the authors provide aknowledge base for the whole area of child abuseand child protection which is accessible to both thequalified experienced practitioner and in-experienced student, in particular the use of clearexamples used to highlight a discussion or point. Thebook provides:

l Summaries of content at the beginning of each chapter

l Detailed history chapters with chronologies at the end

l Critical debate / standpoint on research studies and statistics

l Comprehensive coverage of relevant issues,historical and contemporary

l Extensive bibliography


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Research Methodsin Health 3/eInvestigating Healthand Health ServicesAnn BowlingUniversity College London, UK

This book provides anintroduction to thetheoretical concepts anddescriptive and analyticresearch methods used inresearch on health and healthservices.


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A Beginner’sGuide to CriticalThinking andWriting in Healthand Social CareHelen Aveyard, Pam Sharpand Mary WoolliamsAll at Oxford Brookes University, UK

“This book is very wellwritten and laid out. It usesplain English and relies onvery little on jargon,therefore making it very

readable. I will definitely use it going into mycourse and would have no hesitationrecommending it to course tutors and peers.”Conor Hamilton, Student Nurse, Queen's UniversityBelfast, UK

This is a beginner's guide to the skills of criticalthinking, critical writing and critical appraisal inhealth and social care, and talks you through everystage of becoming a critical thinker.

Each chapter tackles a different aspect of the processand using examples and simple language shows youhow it's done. An essential purchase for students andqualified healthcare staff alike.


BESTSELLERThe Social WorkDissertation 2/eUsing Small-ScaleQualitativeMethodologyMalcolm CareyUniversity of Manchester, UK

Research is now identifiedas comprising an integralpart of everyday practicewithin health and socialcare. The second edition ofthis popular book equipsstudents and practitioners

within social work with the skills and knowledgeto effectively undertake research and completetheir dissertation.

Written in a clear and straightforward way, thebook demystifies tasks which may at first seemdifficult, such as the literature review orinterviews with practitioners, and clarifies theresearch process by providing a straightforwardguide to the basics.

Topics include:

l Deciding a topic l Setting a research question and clear objectivesl The stages followed whilst completing a

dissertation l How to undertake a literature review l Analysis and writing up l Ethical issues

Contents: Social work research and thedissertation / The research process for a socialwork dissertation / Key concepts in social workresearch / Theory and social work research / Theliterature review and literature based dissertations/ Social work methodology / Traditional methods:Interviews, questionnaires and focus groups /Alternative methodology: Narrative research,discourse analysis and life histories / Qualitativeanalysis / Writing up and dissemination

Paperback ISBN: 978-0-335-24759-2February 2013 280pp eBook: 978-0-335-24760-8

NEWA Beginner’sGuide to Evidence-Based Practice inHealth and SocialCare Helen Aveyard and Pam SharpBoth at Oxford BrookesUniversity, UK

“I love this book. It's ideal forstudents new to researchand qualified professionals

needing an update ... I think this book should be onevery university reading list. It is set out in an easyto follow format with lots of examples relating topractice which allows the reader to understandthe importance of research from the first page.”Lynda Luke, Registered Nurse, UK

This is the book for anyone who has ever wonderedwhat evidence-based practice is or how to relate it topractice. This accessible book presents the topic in asimple, easy to understand way, enabling thoseunfamiliar with evidence-based practice to apply theconcept to their practice and learning.

Each chapter includes clear explanations anddefinitions, as well as numerous examples of goodand bad evidence to help readers unpick the why,what and how of evidence in healthcare practice.

2009 224pp ISBN: 978-0-335-23603-9Paperback £21.99 eBook: 978-0-335-23907-8

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Doing Social Work ResearchRoger SmithDe Montfort University, UK

“This book offers manypractical examples ofresearch projects taken fromthe author’s own experienceas a researcher. Theseexamples illustrate theusually complex concepts ofresearch methodology by

showing how they are practised in the real worldof social work. Especially useful are the commonfeatures of social work research discussed atlength in the final chapter, as a way of findingcommon ground in the disputed terrain of socialwork as a profession, and in social work research inparticular.”Heather D’Cruz, School of Health and SocialDevelopment, Deakin University, Australia

This accessible book will help intending researchersto relate 'methodology' to 'method', so that they canmake authoritative decisions about how to turninitial research questions into valid and feasibleinvestigative strategies.


Applying Researchin Social WorkPracticeBrian CorbyLate of University of CentralLancashire, UK

In the modern evidence-basedpractice debate, there aremany claims (and counter-claims) about the benefits ofresearch and about itsapplicability to social work

practice. This book tackles these debates with a viewto clarifying the issues for students and practitionersin social work and social care fields.


Social Research 4/eIssues, Methods andProcessTim MayUniversity of Salford, UK

This text successfully bridgesthe gap between theory andmethods in social research,clearly illuminating theseessential components forunderstanding the dynamicsof social relations.

Updates to this edition include:

l New chapters, including case study research l Links to additional websites and IT applications

that are integrated throughout the book l Updated experiential examples and scenarios l More international examples


BESTSELLERDoing a LiteratureReview in Healthand Social Care2/eA Practical GuideHelen AveyardOxford Brookes University, UK

“This book is superb. Itexplains the entire processof writing a literaturereview very clearly …extremely helpful as theprospect of reviewing

literature can be quite daunting.” Vicky Bain, Student Nurse, University of Nottingham, UK

“A comprehensive, easy to read guide which willhelp students to understand how to undertake aliterature review, and how to use the resultantinformation effectively.” Anne-Marie Warnes, University of Central Lancashire,UK

This book is a step-by-step guide to doing a literaturereview in health and social care. The new edition ofthis popular book has been updated to provide apractical guide to the different types of literaturethat you may come across and also now contains:

l Examples of commonly occurring real life scenarios encountered by students

l Greater emphasis on the importance of setting a question at the very start of the project

l Advice on how to follow a clearly defined search strategy

l Details of a wide range of critical appraisal tools


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A Survival Guidefor HealthResearch MethodsTracy RossGlyndwr University, UK

This handy book is an ideal companion for all healthand nursing students lookingfor an accessible guide toresearch. Written in a friendlystyle, the book takes thestress out of research learning

by offering realistic, practical guidance anddemystifying research methods jargon.

The book takes you through the main methods, toolsand approaches used by health researchers and usesexamples and case studies to highlight good and badpractice in research.

A great first book for students and practitioners newto the subject!


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Facing Dangerin the HelpingProfessionsA Skilled ApproachIain BourneDirector of IMPACT Trainingand Consultation Ltd

Dangerous behaviour is avery real threat topractitioners workingacross the helpingprofessions, and one thatmany feel ill-equipped todeal with. This innovative,

accessible and theoretically informed bookfocuses on the types of dangerous behaviour thathelping professionals are likely to encounter, andprovides strategies and skills for dealing withthese situations.

Written for both students and practitioners invarious disciplines, the book focuses on theimmediate face-to-face management ofinterpersonal danger, and it looks at ways in whichhelping professionals should implement goodpractice, while dealing with the moments ofextreme stress, confusion, fear and anxiety thatthese situations give rise to. Key features:

l Based on the author’s dangerous behaviour training courses

l Helps the reader to understand and control their reactions in moments of stress and effectively difuse situations

l Case studies are used throughout to allow the reader to place themselves in the incident and reflect on what they might be thinking, feeling and doing in a given situation

Contents: Introduction / The instant aggressionmodel: The language of violence / Managing ourown reactions: The crisis within / Skills forresponding to difficult reactive aggression: Risingtensions / Dangerous reactive regression: A casestudy / Skills for responding to dangerous reactiveaggression: Rapid reactions / Skills for respondingto disturbed aggression: Troubled minds / Skills forresponding to proactive aggression: Users andabusers / Skills in context: Putting it all together /Key concepts / Resources / References

Paperback ISBN: 978-0-335-24583-3April 2013 232pp eBook: 978-0-335-245840

NEW ReflectivePractice forSocial WorkersA Handbook forDevelopingProfessionalConfidenceLinda Bruce

Reflective practice is at theheart of becoming acompetent and confidentsocial work professional.This book demystifies the

reflective process and provides a straight forwardknowledge base to enhance professionaldevelopment.

Whether you are a qualifying social work student,a practitioner with supervisory responsibilities, orare engaged in professional post qualifyingeducation and training, this book will help you tounderstand and evidence your development as areflective practitioner, and guide the assessmentof others’ ability to reflect.


l Developing a professional identity and an understanding of professional culture

l A summary of key theoretical explanations of the concepts of ‘reflection’ and ‘reflective practice’

l The significance of Emotional Intelligence for social work practice and how the reflective process can enhance interpersonal and intrapersonal competence

l Common obstacles to reflective practice, including low motivation and lack of confidence in your reflective abilities

l Write reflectivelyl Creating a learning environment that enables

growth and development through reflection and provides accurate assessment outcomes

Contents: Introduction / Becoming a professional /Reflection defined / Enhancing emotionalintelligence through reflection / Reflection applied/ Reflective writing / Reflecting in and on practice /Moving forward / Appendices

Paperback ISBN: 978-0-335-24408-9May 2013 224pp eBook: 978-0-335-24409-6

NEWEthics, Valuesand Social WorkPracticeLinda Bell and TrishHafford-LetchfieldBoth at Middlesex University, UK

It is fundamental thatsocial work students andpractitioners have a soundgrasp of ethics and values,and an understanding ofhow they relate to socialwork practice.

This book offers a fresh perspective on ethics andvalues in the context of everyday social workpractice, and provides an accessible route into thekey theories, as well as useful strategies, tips andtools for practice.

Case studies, examples and service user and carerperspectives are given throughout.

Contents: Part 1: Links between ethics, valuesand social work practice / Ethics, values and thesocial work continuum / Ethics, values and socialwork identities / An overview of key ethical theories/ Ethics, values and reflective practice / Part 2:Situating ethics and values within social workpractice contexts / Power / Partnership / Diversityand difference / Relationship-based practice /Social justice / Conclusion

Paperback ISBN: 978-0-335-24529-1July 2013 288pp eBook: 978-0-335-24530-7

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Race and Ethnicityin a WelfareSocietyCharlotte Williams OBE andMark R D JohnsonKeele University; De MontfortUniversity, Leicester, UK

“The arguments in this bookare compelling and provide apowerful case for raceequality in the light of theCoalition government plans

in reducing the size of the public sector and thewelfare state, in a clear ideological and fiduciarybattle with public expenditure.”Patrick Vernon, Chief Executive of The Afiya Trust

This book considers major transformations in thedelivery and practices of welfare their implicationsfor the engagement, access and participation ofethnic minorities, as well as covering issues of raceand ethnicity within the context of a variety ofwelfare policy arenas.

The book suggests ways that welfare practices couldbe transformed to incorporate the ideas such as'cosmopolitan citizenship' within a welfare society.


LearningDisability 2/eA Life cycle ApproachGordon Grant, PaulRamcharan, Margaret Flynnand Malcolm RichardsonSheffield Hallam University, UK;RMIT University, Australia; Flynnand Eley Associates Ltd., UK andSheffield Hallam University, UK

With its spread of chapterscovering key issues across the

life cycle, this text has established itself as thefoundational primer for those studying the livedexperiences of people with learning disabilities andtheir families, and outcomes achieved throughservices and support systems.


ReflectivePractice forHealth CareProfessionals 3/eBeverley J. TaylorRegistered Nurse, Midwife andAcademic

“This book is about morethan reflection, it is about aphilosophy of nursing thatTaylor has espousedthroughout her career, and itmakes a connection with the

reader in a way that many books do not. This is amust-have book for all who wish to move theirpractice forwards.”Joanne Pike, Senior Lecturer, NEWI, North Wales

This popular book provides practical guidance forhealthcare professionals wishing to reflect on theirwork and improve the way they undertake clinicalprocedures, interact with other people at work anddeal with power issues. This edition has beenbroadened in focus to include all healthcareprofessionals.

Practice stories by a variety of healthcareprofessionals are interweaved throughout the bookto illustrate reflective practice and 'author'sreflections' boxes are used to illustrate the author'sexperience of reflective practice.


BESTSELLERSocial Policy 4/eAn IntroductionKen Blakemore and Louise Warwick-BoothUniversity of Wales Swansea; Leeds MetropolitanUniversity, UK

This is a much-needed and thorough update ofthis highly respected introductory textbook tosocial policy. This is a fast-moving field and therehave been many developments since the previousedition published.

Updates include:

l Changes in social policy introduced by the Coalition government

l Incorporation of an international perspective throughout, as well as a new chapter; ‘The global social policy environment’

l Updated pedagogy and text design to suit contemporary student needs

Contents: Introduction: The subject of socialpolicy / Ideas and concepts in social policy / Thedevelopment of social policy in Britain / The globalsocial policy environment / Criminal justice policy /Who gets what? Slicing the welfare cake / Socialpolicy, politics and social control / Education policy/ Work and welfare / Health policy and healthprofessionals / Housing policy and the environment/ Community and social care / Devolution andsocial policy / Conclusion: The future of socialpolicy / Glossary / References

Paperback ISBN: 978-0-335-24662-5October 2013 472pp eBook: 978-0-335-24663-2

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Effective Practicein Health, SocialCare and CriminalJustice 2/eA PartnershipApproachRos Carnwell and Julian Buchanan (Eds) Both at Glyndŵr University, UK

Comprehensive yet concise,this text addresses many of

the main social and health issues facing societytoday, and incorporates a practical focus todemonstrate partnership working.

This popular book has been updated to include newchapters on the partnership approach in criminaljustice and provides a practical and theoreticalinsight into some of the issues when working incollaborative partnership with other agencies.


Supervision in the HelpingProfessions 4/ePeter Hawkins and Robin ShohetBath Consultancy Group; Centrefor Supervision and TeamDevelopment, UK

The new edition of thisbestselling book has beenthoroughly updated and theseven-eyed supervision modelwhich is at the core of thebook has been expanded and

developed to reflect its use in many professions anddifferent parts of the world. The authors have addeda number of new approaches, models and techniquesincluding:

l Techniques for supervising in groups l The CLEAR model for structuring the process of

a supervision session l How to adapt supervision to learning styles l How to use video and interpersonal process

recall in training supervisors

The chapter on working transculturally has beenexpanded to include analysis of the challenges ofworking with asylum seekers and refugees.


The DementiaCare WorkbookGary Morris and Jack MorrisBoth at the University of Leeds, UK

"Excellent text whichprovides a number of usefulcase studies which helps todemonstrate the applicationof evidence to practice. Wellwritten, informativechapters."Val Howatson, Pathway Leader

in Mental Health, Glasgow Caledonian University, UK

This workbook builds upon the person centredapproach to dementia care, and gives students,practitioners and carers a new way of looking atdementia and the people who live with it. Reflectingupon the reality of working within dementia careand the importance of working positively withothers to achieve the best care possible.


WorkplaceLearning in Healthand Social CareA Student's GuideCarolyn Jackson and Claire ThurgateBoth at Canterbury Christ ChurchUniversity, UK

This practical book is anessential student guide togetting the most out of your

workplace learning experiences in health and socialcare settings. The book is designed to help youunderstand how it links to your foundation degree,lifelong learning and your own individual personaldevelopment.


BESTSELLERThe Solution -Focused HelperEthics and Practice inHealth and Social CareTrish Walsh Trinity College Dublin, Ireland

“Walsh’s book is not onlythorough, thoughtful, andclearly written, it is alsotimely because as SF practiceapplications with theirparallel knowledge bases

continue to multiply, the questions Walsh addressesso competently are cutting edge for adopting a SFapproach to practice in human services.” Peter De Jong, Solution-focused Therapist, Trainer, andConsultant and Emeritus Professor of Social Work,Calvin College, USA

Based in part on original research with over 50practitioners, this absorbing book provides a practicemodel for solution-focused helping, developed fromreal-life experiences across a number of settings.


Person CentredPractice forProfessionals A Practical GuideJeanette Thompson, Jackie Kilbane and Helen Sanderson (Eds) Sheffield City Council;Independent OrganisationConsultant and Facilitator andValuing People Support, UK

This valuable text offers a range of practical, personcentred and evidence based approaches to tacklingchallenges faced by professionals working withpeople with learning disabilities. It helps the readerto analyse issues relating to person centred practiceand citizenship and considers the implications of thiskey government initiative for health and social careprofessionals.


SOCIETY AND HEALTH


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A Sociology ofMental Healthand Illness 4/eAnne Rogers and David Pilgrim University of Manchester;University of Central Lancashire, UK

A former BMA Medical Bookof the Year award winner,this book provides asociological analysis of majorareas of mental health and

illness and helps students to develop a criticalapproach to the subject.

This new edition is fully updated, taking intoconsideration changes in the areas of sociology,social psychiatry and policy analysis and changes topolicy and therapeutic law.


UnderstandingHealthInequalities 2/eHilary Graham (Ed)University of York, UK

This book provides anengaging exploration of whythe opportunity to live a longand healthy life remainsprofoundly unequal. HilaryGraham and her contributorsoutline the enduring link

between people’s socioeconomic circumstances andtheir health and tackle questions at the forefront ofresearch and policy on health inequalities.These include:

l How health is influenced by circumstances across people's lives and by the areas in which they live

l How health is simultaneously shaped by inequalities of gender, ethnicity and socioeconomic position

l How policies can impact on health inequalities

All the chapters have been specially written byinternationally-recognized researchers in social andhealth inequalities.


Social Aspects ofHealth, Illness andHealthcareMary LarkinDe Montfort University, UK

“Larkin's book provides anexcellent and accessibleread for students studyinghealth related disciplines ...a useful resource for thosenew to the subject area ofsocial aspects of health,

healthcare and illness and a good refresher forthose that may not have studied the subject forsome time or those returning to study. The readerwill be left feeling informed around the key issuesand theories.”Sabina Sattar, Senior Lecturer, University of CentralLancashire, UK

This introductory core textbook is the idealcompanion text for students studying the socialaspects of health and illness, whether it is as part of ahealth studies degree, nursing or other professionalqualification.

The book explores and explains the differentrelationships between social categories and health,different experiences of illness and the role of thehealthcare provider in society.

This engaging book is full of case studies, primarysources and activities for study, all of which will helpyou get to grips with the core concepts and themesin the study of health, illness and healthcare.


The PocketbookGuide to MentalHealth ActAssessmentsClaire BarchamCamden and Islington MentalHealth and Social Care Trust , UK

“This guide is an excellentresource … It has a goodbalance between the legalcontext and

practical/operational issues. I particularly like thechecklists and examples from practice which canbe used as an aide memoire … This will be aninvaluable reference book to keep in yourassessment bag.”Karen Lloyd, Training Consultant & AMHP, OldhamCouncil, UK

The role of an Approved Mental Health Professional(AMHP) is extremely high pressured and responsible,and an AMHP is required to be fully conversant withthe law so that they can make informed decisionsquickly. Not only is this a role that can be undertakenby social workers, but those in other professions,such as doctors, can also become an AMHP.

This pocketbook for AMHPs will help with the day-to-day aspects of their role including how to set upan assessment, how to undertake an assessment andhow to make and implement informed decisions. Thebusy practitioner will find this guide invaluable whenthey need to quickly find information to complete anassessment.


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The UltimateStudy SkillsHandbookSarah Moore, Colin Neville,Maura Murphy and Cornelia Connolly University of Limerick; Universityof Bradford; University of Limerick;Dundalk Institute of Technology

Written by a team of experts and tested onstudents, the advice in thisbook will help you to improveyour grades, save time and

develop the skills that will make you stand out toprospective employers.


The Good ResearchGuide 4/e For Small-scale SocialResearch ProjectsMartin DenscombeDe Montfort University, UK

This best-selling introductorybook provides practical andstraightforward guidance foranyone conducting socialresearch as part of theirstudies, including those inapplied areas.


Succeeding withyour Master'sDissertation 2/eA Step-by-StepHandbookJohn BiggamGlasgow Caledonian University, UK

“The ONE book you need toguide you through writingyour master's thesis ... Thebook provides structure,clarity, time managementand advice on content for

your dissertation. I am delighted to say I passedmy Master's with a distinction and owe a lot to theguidance provided by this book.”Amazon Review

This book covers the complete dissertation life cycle,highlighting examples of good and bad practice andthe common mistakes that students often make. Itprovides clear guidance on how to gain marks, aswell as how to avoid losing them.


BESTSELLER

BESTSELLER

BESTSELLER

ResearchProposalsA Practical GuideMartin DenscombeDe Montfort University, UK

Drawing a parallel between aresearch proposal and a salespitch, this practcial bookshows you how to 'sell' yourresearch idea, and guides youthrough each stage of doing aresearch proposal:

l Choosing a research topicl Reviewing the literaturel Formulating the research questionl Explaining the research methodsl Estimating the costsl Planning the time involvedl Writing up the proposal


Succeeding withyour LiteratureReviewA Handbook forStudentsPaul OliverUniversity of Huddersfield, UK

“An excellent and accessibletext that will help allstudents and scholars todevelop a strong review and

enable them to outline and analyse the key ideasfor their study.”Professor Mark Brundrett, Liverpool John MooresUniversity, UK

This book provides comprehensive, practicalguidance on the process of researching a range ofrelevant literature, followed by planning and writinga literature review. The book includes examples ofcommon pitfalls, good practice, key terms andquestions to reinforce student learning

In addition, this book covers the latest trends, suchas: RSS feeds, wikis, grey literature, blogs and formsof open access publishing.


Just Write It!Greta SolomonFreelance Professional Writer,Journalist, Writing Tutor and PRPractitioner, UK

This book uses a provenmethod and set oftechniques that unlockcreativity and teachstudents to fully articulatetheir thoughts and tackleany written task.

Quizzes, exercises andchecklists allow studentsto assess their current

writing behaviour and track their improvement.

Contents: Part 1: Laying the foundations / Part2: Creative tools and writing techniques / Part 3:Thinking like a genius / Part 4: Applying yourknowledge / Part 5: Finishing touches


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AAdvocacy and Social Work Practice 3 Applying a Personalised Approach to

Eligibility Criteria 4Applying Research in Social Work Practice 9Aspinwall-Roberts, E 5Assessments in Social Work with Adults 5Aveyard, H, Sharp, P and Woolliams, M 8Aveyard, H and Sharp, P 8Aveyard, H 9

BBarcham, C 13Biggam, J 14Beginner’s Guide to Critical Thinking in

Health and Social Care, A 8Beginner’s Guide to Evidence-Based

Practice in Health and Social Care, A 8Bell, L and Hafford-Letchfield, T 10Blakemore, K and Warwick-Booth, L 11Bogg, D 4, 5Bourne, I 10Bowling, A 8Boylan, J and Dalrymple, J 7Bruce, L 10Burton, J, Toscano, T and Zonouzi, M 2

CCarey, M 8Carnwell, R and Buchanan, J 12Child Abuse 4/e 7Communicating with Children and Young People 4Communication with Children and

Their Families 1Conducting the Home Visit in Child Protection 4Corby, B 9Corby, B, Shemmings, D and Wilkins, D 7Core Themes in Social Work 6Critical Analysis Skills for Social Workers 2

DDavies, L and Lebloch, EK 1Dementia Care Workbook, The 12Denscombe, M 14Dictionary of Social Work 6Doing a Literature Review in Health

and Social Care 2/e 9Doing Social Work Research 9

EEffective Practice in Health, Social Care

and Criminal Justice 2/e 12Ethics, Values and Social Work Practice 10

FFacing Danger in the Helping Professions 10Fenge, L, Howe, K, Hughes, M and Thomas, G 2Fox, D and Arnull, E 1Garrett, PM 7

GGood Research Guide, The 14Graham, H 13Grant, G, Ramcharan, P, Flynn, M and

Richardson, M 11Greenfields, M, Dalrymple, R and Fanning, A 7

HHall, B and Scragg, T 3Hawkins, P and Shohet, R 12Heanue, K and Lawton, C 5

IIntroduction to Applying Social Work

Theories and Methods, An 6Introduction to Social Work Practice, An 3

J K LJackson, C and Thurgate, C 12Just Write It! 14Koubel, G 1Larkin, M 13Learning Disability 2/e 11

M NManaging Contact for Young People 4Martin, R 2May, T 9McKitterick, B 5Morris, G and Morris, J 12Moore, S, Neville, C, Murphy M and Connolly, C 14Nicholas, J 4

O POliver, P 14Parris, M 3Parrish, M 6Paylor, I, Measham, F and Asher, H 3Person Centred Practice for Professionals 12Personalisation for Social Workers 2Pierson, J and Thomas, M 6Pierson, J 1Pocketbook Guide to Mental Health Act

Assessments, The 13

RRace and Ethnicity in a Welfare Society 11Reflective Practice for Health Care

Professionals 3/e 11Reflective Practice for Social Workers 10Report Writing 5Research Methods in Health 3/e 8Research Proposals 14Rogers, A and Pilgram, D 13Ross, T 9

SScott, S 4Sheedy, M 6Smith, R 9Social Aspects of Health, Illness, Healthcare 13Social Policy 11Social Research 4/e 9Social Work and Drug Use 3Social Work Dissertation, The 8Social Work in the Youth Justice System 1Social Work Perspectives on Human Behaviour 6Social Work Portfolio, The 2Social Work Skills and Knowledge 3/e 3Social Work with Adult 1Social Work with Older People 3Social Worker’s Guide to the SocialSciences, The 6Sociology of Mental Health and Illness 4/e, A 13Solomon, G 14Solution-Focused Helper, The 12Succeeding with your Literature Review 14Succeeding with your Master’s Dissertation 14Supervision in the Helping Professions 4/e 12Supervision 5Survival Guide for Health Research Methods, A 9

TTaylor, B 11Teamworking Skills for Social Workers 2Teater, B 6Thomas, M and Pierson, J 6Thompson, J, Kilbane, J and Sanderson, H 12‘Transforming’ Children’s Services? 7Trevithick, P 3Turnell, A and Essex, S 7

UUltimate Study Skills Handbook, The 14Understanding Advocacy for Children

and Young People 7Understanding Health Inequalities 2/e 13Understanding Social Work 1

W YWalsh, T 12Wilkins, D and Boahen, G 2Wilks, T 3Williams, C and Johnson, M 11Working with ‘Denied’ Child Abuse 7Working with Adults at Risk of Harm 7Working with Substance Users 5Workplace Learning in Health and Social Care 12


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