Social Work and Human Development - Janet Walker

Social Work and Human Development

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Buch | Hardcover
248 Seiten
2017 | 5th Revised edition
Learning Matters Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-4739-8980-1 (ISBN)
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Social work engages with people across the life course, and social workers are expected to work with groups of people at very different stages of their life. This book helps students gain a thorough understanding of human growth as it is a central part of their qualifying social work training and practice.
Social work engages with people across the life course, and social workers are expected to work with groups of people at very different stages of their life. Developing a thorough understanding of human growth to encompass the whole of the life course is therefore a central part of all qualifying social work training and practice. 


A clear favourite among students and lecturers, this bestselling book introduces the main theoretical models in a clear and accessible way before applying them to various stages of the life course. From infants to older adults, the author uses case studies and practice examples to bring social work methods, skills and principles to life.

Janet Walker is Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Lincoln. She has a particular interest in the development of social care training, having managed local authority social services training prior to joining the University. Janet also has considerable experience of working in children′s services as a social worker and a manager.

Introduction
Understanding Human Development Through the Life Course
An Introduction to Theoretical Models for Understanding Human Life Course Development
Using Life Course Development Knowledge in Social Work Practice with Infants, Young Children and Their Families
Using Life Course Development Knowledge in Social Work Practice with Older Children and Their Families
Using Life Course Development Knowledge in Social Work Practice with Adolescents
Using Life Course Development Knowledge in Social Work Practice with Adults
Using Life Course Development Knowledge in Social Work Practice with Older Adults
Conclusion
Appendix - Professional capabilities framework
Glossary

Erscheinungsdatum
Reihe/Serie Transforming Social Work Practice Series
Verlagsort Exeter
Sprache englisch
Maße 171 x 246 mm
Gewicht 600 g
Themenwelt Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Sozialpädagogik
Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie
ISBN-10 1-4739-8980-9 / 1473989809
ISBN-13 978-1-4739-8980-1 / 9781473989801
Zustand Neuware
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