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Howe, David,

A brief introduction to social work theory / David Howe. - Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire [England] ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2009. - vii, 224 p. ; 20 cm.

Includes index.

Social work theory --
Origins --
Casework and social reform --
Cause and function --
Psychoanalytic theory --
Attachment theory --
Behavioural therapies --
Cognitive therapies --
Cognitive-behavioural social work --
Task-centred work --
Be responsible, think positive --
Solution-focused approaches --
The strengths perspective --
Systemic and ecological approaches --
Radical social work --
Critical social work --
Feminist social work --
Anti-oppressive practices and empowerment --
Relationship-based social work --
Person-centred approaches --
Reflection and reflexivity --
Wellbeing --
Brains for social workers --
Critical best practice --
The best in theory.

ISBN: 9780230233126 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0230233120 (pbk. : alk. paper)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Social service.
Social service--Philosophy.

LC Class. No.: HV40 / .H69