The importance of 'evidence based practice' in health and social work has been emphasised by policy and legislative initiatives. This accessible...... more

The importance of 'evidence based practice' in health and social work has been emphasised by policy and legislative initiatives. This accessible introduction provides social work students and practitioners with the knowledge they need both to evaluate research and to apply it to their own practice.

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Social workers work with people at all stages of life, tackling a multitude of personal, social, health, welfare, legal and...... more

Social workers work with people at all stages of life, tackling a multitude of personal, social, health, welfare, legal and educational issues. As a result, all social work students need to understand human growth and development throughout the lifespan. This title provides a knowledge base about human development from conception to death.

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The importance of 'evidence based practice' in health and social work has been emphasised by policy and legislative initiatives. This accessible...... more

The importance of 'evidence based practice' in health and social work has been emphasised by policy and legislative initiatives. This accessible introduction provides social work students and practitioners with the knowledge they need both to evaluate research and to apply it to their own practice.

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Social workers work with people at all stages of life, tackling a multitude of personal, social, health, welfare, legal and...... more

Social workers work with people at all stages of life, tackling a multitude of personal, social, health, welfare, legal and educational issues. As a result, all social work students need to understand human growth and development throughout the lifespan. This title provides a knowledge base about human development from conception to death.

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Introduces the social work student to the field of sociology, illustrating how sociology is connected to and fundamental to effective...... more

Introduces the social work student to the field of sociology, illustrating how sociology is connected to and fundamental to effective social work practice. This title includes chapters that apply theory to practice. It covers such topics as: Gender; Class; Ethnicity and race; Ageing; Health; Intimacies; Social exclusion; and, Crime and deviance.

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Provides a comprehensive introduction to social policy, tailored to the needs of a social work audience. This textbook analyses...... more

Provides a comprehensive introduction to social policy, tailored to the needs of a social work audience. This textbook analyses policies and policy themes relevant to social work, and locates them in the context of fundamental social policy principles and debates. It is suitable for students undertaking social work qualifying courses.

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This text provides a comprehensive and critical introduction to the relationship between social policy and social work. It...... more

This text provides a comprehensive and critical introduction to the relationship between social policy and social work. It examines a range of social policy sectors as they impact on the work of professionals in the particular fields of social work, social care, community care and residential care.

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GRAB A BARGAIN BOOK! This great Introduction to Social Policy Book is in excellent condition. The price has been reduced as the last owner's...... more

GRAB A BARGAIN BOOK! This great Introduction to Social Policy Book is in excellent condition. The price has been reduced as the last owner's name was written in a small area on the inside cover! CONTENTS: 1. Introduction: The subject of social policy 2. Ideas and concepts in social policy 3. The development of social policy in Britain 4. The contested boundaries of social policy: The case of criminal justice policy 5. Who gets what? Slicing the welfare cake 6. Social policy, politics and social control 7. Who makes policy? The example of education 8. Work and welfare 9. Are professionals good for you? The example of health policy and health professionals 10. Utopias and ideals: Housing policy and the environment 11. Community and social care 12. Devolution and social policy 13. Conclusion: the future of social policy Author Biography:Ken Blakemore is a Senior Lecturer in Social Policy at the University of Wales Swansea, UK. Edwin Griggs is a part time Senior Lecturer at Birmingham University and Wolverhampton University, UK.

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An eye-opening overview of international human rights and social justice, this exemplary introductory text focuses on current global problems of...... more

An eye-opening overview of international human rights and social justice, this exemplary introductory text focuses on current global problems of pressing concern for social workers.

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In this lively introduction suitable for students at any level, Lena Dominelli explores the extraordinary scope and importance of social...... more

In this lively introduction suitable for students at any level, Lena Dominelli explores the extraordinary scope and importance of social work.

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Introduces the social work student to the field of sociology, illustrating how sociology is connected to and fundamental to effective...... more

Introduces the social work student to the field of sociology, illustrating how sociology is connected to and fundamental to effective social work practice. This title includes chapters that apply theory to practice. It covers such topics as: Gender; Class; Ethnicity and race; Ageing; Health; Intimacies; Social exclusion; and, Crime and deviance.

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Presents the methods and principles of epidemiological study alongside an analysis of the context in which epidemiological work is undertaken. In this...... more

Presents the methods and principles of epidemiological study alongside an analysis of the context in which epidemiological work is undertaken. In this book, chapters on sources of epidemiological data, on epidemiological study designs and on basic statistical measures for epidemiological studies are used to introduce the traditional underpinnings.

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A critical introduction to key debates about race and racism, this new addition to the Reshaping Social Work series examines race as a...... more

A critical introduction to key debates about race and racism, this new addition to the Reshaping Social Work series examines race as a social construct. It addresses the origins of anti-racist practice and analyses practical issues to provide a blueprint for anti-racist practice within social work.

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A concise introduction to the knowledge, values and skills required for effective practice in the field of intellectual disability, this book covers the...... more

A concise introduction to the knowledge, values and skills required for effective practice in the field of intellectual disability, this book covers the key topics including changing definitions, core tasks in working with clients and the values of participation and inclusion. Illustrated with numerous case studies, it is an essential resource.

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Philip Meyer's work in precision journalism established a new and ongoing trend-the use by reporters of social science research techniques to...... more

Philip Meyer's work in precision journalism established a new and ongoing trend-the use by reporters of social science research techniques to increase the depth and accuracy of major stories. In this fully updated, fourth edition of the classic Precision Journalism (known as The New Precision Journalism in its third edition), Meyer shows journalists and students of journalism how to use new technology to analyze data and provide more precise information in easier-to-understand forms. New to this edition are an overview of the use of theory and science in journalism; game theory applications; introductions to lurking variables and multiple and logistic regression; and developments in election surveys. Key topics retained and updated include elements of data analysis; the use of statistics, computers, surveys, and experiments; database applications; and the politics of precision journalism. This accessible book is an important resource for working journalists and an indispensable text for all journalism majors.

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