Essential Theory for Social Work Practice

Focusing on what students really need to know this book breaks down all of the key social work theory covered across a students'' training demystifying complex concepts by demonstrating their application to real-life practice. Multiple case studies highlight applied theory in different practice settings and across issues and challenges that students might face while self-assessment exercises practice notes concise chapter summaries and discussion points help to consolidate their understanding. New chapters bring the book right up to date and include Relationship-based Work The Importance of Language Political Perspectives and Environmental Intervention.Written by two well-established and expert authors this is the ''must-have'' theory text for all social work students.