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Modern social work theory : a critical introduction / Malcolm Payne ; consultant editor: Jo Campling.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan, 2005.Edition: 3rd edDescription: xviii, 366 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 1403918368 (pbk.)
  • 9781403918369 (pbk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 361.301 PAY
Contents:
The construction of social work theory -- Using social work theory in practice -- Issues in social work practice theory -- Psychodynamic perspectives -- Crisis intervention and task-centred models -- Cognitive-behavioural theories -- Systems and ecological perspectives -- Social psychology and social construction -- Humanism, existentialism and spirituality -- Social and community development -- From radical to critical perspectives -- Feminist perspectives -- Anti-discrimination and cultural and ethnic sensitivity -- Empowerment and advocacy.
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Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Standard Loan Moylish Library Main Collection 361.301 PAY (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 39002100381301
Standard Loan Moylish Library Main Collection 361.301 PAY (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 2 Available 39002100381293
Standard Loan Moylish Library Main Collection 361.301 PAY (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 3 Available 39002100381285

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

This welcome new edition of a best-selling text offers a comprehensive survey of major theories relevant to social work practice and a clear assessment of the role and value of each approach based on the current critical literature. The book builds on the strength of the previous editions, with a major recasting of the first two chapters to bring them up to date, a wholly new chapter on feminist theory, and a greater emphasis on applying theory to practice. Taken together, the revisions will secure the continuing value of this world-class textbook as an invaluable companion for social work students and educators alike.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 316-354) and indexes.

The construction of social work theory -- Using social work theory in practice -- Issues in social work practice theory -- Psychodynamic perspectives -- Crisis intervention and task-centred models -- Cognitive-behavioural theories -- Systems and ecological perspectives -- Social psychology and social construction -- Humanism, existentialism and spirituality -- Social and community development -- From radical to critical perspectives -- Feminist perspectives -- Anti-discrimination and cultural and ethnic sensitivity -- Empowerment and advocacy.

Author notes provided by Syndetics

MALCOLM PAYNE is Director of Psychosocial and Spiritual Care at St Christopher's Hospice, having previously worked as Professor of Applied Community Studies at the Manchester Metropolitan University, U.K., in probation, social services and the national and local voluntary sector. His most recent books are Teamwork in Multiprofessional Care, Social Work: Themes, Issues and Critical Debates and Critical Practice in Social Work (the latter two co-edited with Adams and Dominelli).

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