Details

Subject(s)

• Social work theory [Browse]

Editor

• Payne, Malcolm, 1947- [Browse]
• Reith-Hall, Emma [Browse]

Series

Routledge international handbooks. [More in this series]

Summary note

The Routledge Handbook of Social Work Theory provides an interdisciplinary and international introduction to social work theory. It presents an analytical review of the wide array of theoretical ideas that influence social work on a global scale. It sets the agenda for future trends within social work theory. Separated into four parts, this handbook examines important themes within the discourses on social work theory, as well as offering a critical evaluation of how theoretical ideas influence social work as a profession and in practice. It includes a diverse range of interdisciplinary topics, covering the aims and nature of social work, social work values and ethics, social work practice theories and the use of theory in different fields of practice. The contributors show how and why theory is so important to social work and analyze the impact these concepts have made on social intervention. Bringing together an international team of leading academics within the social work field and newer contributors close to practice, this handbook is essential reading for all those studying social work, as well as practitioners, policymakers and those involved in the associated fields of health and social care.

Bibliographic references

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Source of description

OCLC-licensed vendor bibliographic record.

Contents

• Cover
• Half Title
• Title
• Copyright
• Dedication
• Contents
• List of figures
• List of tables
• List of contributors
• Introduction
• Part 1 The aims and nature of social work
• 1 Social work theory, knowledge and practice
• 2 Theoretical aspects of social work - from eclecticism to integration
• 3 Psychological and counselling theory in social work: a critical overview
• 4 Epistemic discourses of 'explanation' and 'understanding' in assessment models
• 5 Theorizing social work in the domains of culture, politics and society
• 6 Paradigm shift? Biomedical science and social work thinking
• Part 2 Theory about social work values
• 7 Care and caring
• 8 Autonomy and dependence
• 9 Empathy, respect and dignity in social work
• 10 The interpretation of social justice, equality and inequality in social work: a view from the US
• 11 Spirituality and secularity
• Part 3 Theories of social work practice
• 12 Relational social work
• 13 Contemporary attachment theory: how can it inform social workers?
• 14 How green is social work? Towards an ecocentric turn in social work
• 15 Theory on systems, complexity and chaos
• 16 Cognitive-behavioural therapy and social work practice
• 17 Task-centred practice
• 18 Strengths perspective: critical analysis of the influence on social work
• 19 Solution-focused practice in social work
• 20 Motivational interviewing's theory of practice for social work: promises and pitfalls
• 21 Narrative social work: key concepts
• 22 Mindfulness and social work
• 23 Indigenist social work practice
• 24 The social pedagogy dimension of social work activity
• 25 Locality-based social development: a theoretical perspective for social work
• 26 Critical theory and social work: historical context and contemporary manifestations
• 27 The return of macro approaches in social work.
• 28 Empowerment ideas in social work
• 29 Anti-oppressive practice
• 30 Advocacy ideas in social work
• 31 Feminist ideas in social work
• Part 4 Theory in practice
• 32 Family social work practice
• 33 Theory for social work with children
• 34 Safeguarding children and the use of theory in practice
• 35 Child and adolescent mental health: a psychosocial perspective
• 36 Theories of mental health
• 37 Social work and addiction
• 38 Disability theory and social work practice
• 39 Accommodating cognitive differences: new ideas for social work with people with intellectual disabilities
• 40 Social work theory and older people
• 41 Holistic end-of-life care in social work
• Index.

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ISBN

• 1-351-81153-3
• 1-351-81152-5
• 1-315-21105-X

OCLC

1106538484

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