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A brief introduction to social work theory / David Howe.

By: Material type: TextPublication details: Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire [England] ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2009.Description: vii, 224 p. ; 20 cmISBN:
  • 9780230233126 (pbk. : alk. paper)
  • 0230233120 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • HV40 .H69
Contents:
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.
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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.

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