A Dictionary of Social Work and Social Care

by John Harris, Vicky White

Overview

This new edition has been fully revised and updated to provide over 1,800 A-Z definitions of terms from the field of social care, concentrating on social work as a significant area within this field. Covering social work theories, methods, policies, organizations, and statutes, as well as key terms from interdisciplinary topics overlapping with health and education, this is the most up-to-date dictionary of its kind available. It also provides extended entries on specialisms such as children and families, domestic violence, and residential care, and has been extensively updated to include new legislation.

Useful appendices include a glossary of acronyms and a Table of Legislation, Regulations, and Codes of Practice, cross-referenced to Dictionary entries. Entry-level bibliographies and web links provide further resources and the web links are listed and regularly updated on a dedicated companion website.

Written by two leading figures in the field, and a team of eleven contributors, A Dictionary of Social Work and Social Care is a must-have for students of social work, social care, and related subjects, as well as for qualified social workers undertaking continuing professional development programmes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198796688
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	03/18/2018
Series:	Oxford Quick Reference
Pages:	544
Sales rank:	187,663
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.70(h) x 1.50(d)

About the Author

John Harris is Emeritus Professor at the University of Warwick. He was a social worker, training officer, and manager prior to moving into social work education.

Vicky White is an independent consultant. She was previously Associate Professor at the University of Warwick and Principal Social Worker, Children's Services, Coventry City Council.

Table of Contents

Preface
List of contributors
Dictionary of Social Work and Social Care A-Z
Table of Legislation, Regulations, and Codes of Practice
Acronyms

Editorial Reviews

"This dictionary features 1,500-plus terms and concepts related to the social work field. In addition to social work, it includes definitions for related issues in psychology, sociology, and social policy. The entries by Harris and White (both, Univ. of Warwick, UK) are detailed yet clear... this dictionary should be beneficial to those new to the discipline. It provides enough detail to help familiarize readers with many of the universal theories and principles associated with social work." —CHOICE

From the Publisher

While designed for UK audiences, this new title in Oxford's dictionary series, covering 1,500 terms, theories, methods, policies, organizations, and legislation, will be a suitable resource for U.S. professional and lay readers looking for international perspective. "Addiction," "confidentiality," and "older people" are just a few examples of the intriguing multidisciplinary topics covered in this work. Print and online further-reading resources are included at the end of some of the entries. Still, this reference serves as a secondary resource to the National Association of Social Work's The Social Work Dictionary. VERDICT A new compendium from a reputable source for larger social work/policy collections.

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