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Social Science Social Work

Social Work Treatment

Interlocking Theoretical Approaches

edited by Francis J. Turner

Publisher
Oxford University Press
Initial publish date
Mar 2011
Category
Social Work
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780190239596
    Publish Date
    Mar 2017
    List Price
    $124.99
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780195394658
    Publish Date
    Mar 2011
    List Price
    $63.95

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Description

First published in 1974, Social Work Treatment remains the most popular and trusted compendium of theories available to social work students and practitioners. It explores the full range of theoretical approaches that drive social work treatment and knowledge development, from psychoanalysis to crisis intervention.

This treasure trove of practice knowledge equips professionals with a broad array of theoretical approaches, each of which shine a spotlight on a different aspect of the human condition. Emphasizing the importance of a broad-based theoretical approach to practice, it helps the reader avoid the pitfalls of becoming overly identified with a narrow focus that limits their understanding of clients and their contexts.

This sweeping overview of the field untangles the increasingly complex problems, ideologies, and value sets that define contemporary social work practice. The result is an essential A-to-Z reference that charts the full range of theoretical approaches available to social workers regardless of their setting or specialty.

About the author

Francis J. Turner taught full time at Ottawa, Wilfrid Laurier, Memorial, Laurentian, and York Universities, as well as practising social work in the fields of child welfare, family counselling, and mental health, and publishing a range of written and edited texts. He is currently editor of the International Social Work Journal.

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