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The ethic of care has developed to become a body of theory that has
expanded from its roots in social psychology to many other
disciplines in the social sciences as well as the humanities. This
work on care has informed both theory and practice by generating
complex accounts of care ethics for multiple and intersecting kinds
of relationships, and for a variety of domains and contexts. Its
application now extends from the moral to the political realm, from
personal to public relationships, from the local to the global,
from feminine to feminist virtues and values, and from issues of
gender to issues of power and oppression. The developments in the
theories and applications of care ethics over the past few decades
make this book an appropriate and timely publication. It includes
chapters by authors who are developing or expanding theories of
care ethics and also by those who work on applying and extending
insights from care ethics to practices and policies in personal and
institutional settings. Care Ethics provides readers from different
disciplines and professional groups with a substantial number of
new theories and applications from both new and established
authors. This book was originally published as two special issues
of Ethics and Social Welfare.
The ethic of care has developed to become a body of theory that has
expanded from its roots in social psychology to many other
disciplines in the social sciences as well as the humanities. This
work on care has informed both theory and practice by generating
complex accounts of care ethics for multiple and intersecting kinds
of relationships, and for a variety of domains and contexts. Its
application now extends from the moral to the political realm, from
personal to public relationships, from the local to the global,
from feminine to feminist virtues and values, and from issues of
gender to issues of power and oppression. The developments in the
theories and applications of care ethics over the past few decades
make this book an appropriate and timely publication. It includes
chapters by authors who are developing or expanding theories of
care ethics and also by those who work on applying and extending
insights from care ethics to practices and policies in personal and
institutional settings. Care Ethics provides readers from different
disciplines and professional groups with a substantial number of
new theories and applications from both new and established
authors. This book was originally published as two special issues
of Ethics and Social Welfare.
"This is an ambitious book. It aims at nothing less than a
comprehensive account of the state of the art of social work
research internationally and an intellectually original statement
that will help to define and shape social work research. Those with
a serious interest in social work research will agree that this is
a major undertaking and one that should put social work research
'on the map'." - Ian Sinclair, University of York, UK "This
terrific Handbook provides an essential map for navigating the
complex currents of social work research today. It resists
polemical and simplistic binaries to chart a course that emphasizes
diversity, pluralism and sensitivity to political contexts in many
featured exemplars. As key chapters note, inherent tensions at the
heart of social work itself are mirrored in current debates about
the purposes and methods of social work research. Rather than patch
over differences, the volume invites us to understand historical
roots of unresolvable tensions, and live with them. The
international scope of the volume is unique--scholars from more
than a dozen different countries were involved --and its broad
scope counters the tendency toward parochialism of much North
American literature. The Handbook should be essential reading for
students and academics." - Catherine Riessman, Boston University,
USA The SAGE Handbook of Social Work Research provides a
comprehensive, internationally-focused account of leading social
work research, offering an original and defining statement on
contemporary theory and practice within the field. The
groundbreaking Handbook engages critically with the nature and role
of social work research and evaluation in contemporary societies
around the globe, and asks four key questions: - What is the role
and purpose of social work research? - What contexts shape the
practice and purpose of social work research? - How can we maximise
the quality of the practice of social work research? - How can the
aims of social work in its varied domains be met through social
work research? Ranging over local, national and international
issues, and exploring questions of theory and practice, this is a
diverse and constructively organized overview of the field. It will
quickly be recognized as a benchmark in the expanding field of
social work research, setting the agenda for future work in the
arena.
Excellent social work education and training is vital for ensuring
best practice, and it is important to understand the key approaches
and methods in order to provide the best teaching and ensure
effective learning. This volume provides an overview of social work
education, including the background and current context. It covers
the key debates surrounding social work education, such as the
evaluation of social work education, the use of IT,
research-mindedness, and the effectiveness of interdisciplinary
education. The book also offers guidance on effective teaching and
learning approaches tailored to the needs of social work educators,
covering teaching within a higher education institution, on student
practice placements, and in post-qualifying settings. This will be
an indispensable text for educators and trainers in the field of
social work.
This trusted textbook for both students and practitioners has sold
over 75,000 copies across its four previous editions. This
comprehensive text is divided into three easily navigable parts:
Part I guides the reader through the social work process, detailing
each stage and offering a new chapter on reflection; Part II
introduces key methods of intervention, encompassing a broad range
of theories and approaches, including new material on strengths
based approaches and solution focused practice; Part III identifies
the variety of contexts in which social work takes place, with
individuals (both children and adults), groups and communities.
Whether a student new to social work or an experienced practitioner
returning to training, this is a 'must buy' text that readers will
return to again and again throughout their professional practice.
"This is an ambitious book. It aims at nothing less than a
comprehensive account of the state of the art of social work
research internationally and an intellectually original statement
that will help to define and shape social work research. Those with
a serious interest in social work research will agree that this is
a major undertaking and one that should put social work research
'on the map'." - Ian Sinclair, University of York, UK "This
terrific Handbook provides an essential map for navigating the
complex currents of social work research today. It resists
polemical and simplistic binaries to chart a course that emphasizes
diversity, pluralism and sensitivity to political contexts in many
featured exemplars. As key chapters note, inherent tensions at the
heart of social work itself are mirrored in current debates about
the purposes and methods of social work research. Rather than patch
over differences, the volume invites us to understand historical
roots of unresolvable tensions, and live with them. The
international scope of the volume is unique--scholars from more
than a dozen different countries were involved --and its broad
scope counters the tendency toward parochialism of much North
American literature. The Handbook should be essential reading for
students and academics." - Catherine Riessman, Boston University,
USA The SAGE Handbook of Social Work Research provides a
comprehensive, internationally-focused account of leading social
work research, offering an original and defining statement on
contemporary theory and practice within the field. The
groundbreaking Handbook engages critically with the nature and role
of social work research and evaluation in contemporary societies
around the globe, and asks four key questions: - What is the role
and purpose of social work research? - What contexts shape the
practice and purpose of social work research? - How can we maximise
the quality of the practice of social work research? - How can the
aims of social work in its varied domains be met through social
work research? Ranging over local, national and international
issues, and exploring questions of theory and practice, this is a
diverse and constructively organized overview of the field. It will
quickly be recognized as a benchmark in the expanding field of
social work research, setting the agenda for future work in the
arena.
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