Social work and risk have become increasingly linked, and contemporary social work has
been significantly influenced by the risk paradigm. However, the concept of 'risk'in social …

The 1970s saw social work as the rising star of the human service professions in the UK.
Since then, the profession has been under attack from the media and politicians, this …

This popular and innovative core text book explores contemporary social work theories and
perspectives in a systematic way, using an integrated and flexible framework to link context …

With over 40,000 copies sold across its lifetime, this is social work classic from a leading
international author. Synthesizing the complex ideas and concepts that characterize social …

I write this piece very much aware of who I am, my place in the world and the humbling
implications of this. I am one person, with a fairly unique biography, writing about social work …

Now going into its seventh edition, Neil Thompson's Anti-Discriminatory Practice has been
providing a trusted introduction to the challenges of promoting social justice and equality for …

What is social work? How is it carried out? What skills does it require? Despite its many
challenges, social work remains a rewarding career that makes a difference. Understanding …

This book, from one of international social work's leading radical educators, provides a richly
compelling argument for the profession to become more critical and dissenting. Addressing …

" What a sensible book, a book born of much wisdom and practical experience. Pamela
Trevithick takes the reader on a wonderfully clear but thorough journey of social work's …

In this seminal book, Krumer-Nevo introduces the Poverty-Aware Paradigm: a radical new
framework for social workers and professionals working with and for people in poverty. The …