Available Open Access under CC-BY-NC licence. Bringing to light the most contemporary research, policy and practice, this book presents stark evidence... Læs mere
To celebrate the 35th anniversary of the seminal text Radical Social Work (1975), this volume has been compiled to explore the radical tradition... Læs mere
This comprehensive, accessibly written resource, is designed to help students and practitioners explore partnerships in creating, contributing, consuming, commissioning or critiquing evidence in and for social work practice.
This book is the first of its kind to examine the relationship between social exclusion, poverty and the labour market. It challenges long-standing... Læs mere
This timely book provides a fresh analysis of the limitations of the growth-dependence planning paradigm and considers alternative urban development... Læs mere
This topical book examines and debates a range of themes facing Gypsies and Travellers in British Society, including health, social policy, employment and education.
Drawing on the best available research evidence, 'Managing transitions' highlights issues common to all experiencing transition as... Læs mere
This book provides a challenging approach to understanding community practice.It offers a much-needed theoretical perspective, setting out an analysis of power and empowerment and exploring new ways of understanding active citizenship.
This accessible textbook illustrates how good communication and positive and participative relationships can be developed with children across the range of universal and specialist children's services.
This book considers the implications for practice of the 'Every Child Matters' (ECM) agenda for working with children, analysing the key issues from the perspective of the different professions that make up the 'new children's workforce'.
This textbook covers the key concepts, themes and issue relating to human growth and development in adults. It examines key... Læs mere
The first ever book on educational work to prevent violence against women and girls, offering insight into the underpinning theoretical debates and key lessons for practice.