BASW/Policy Press titles
Consultant Editor: Jo CamplingOur partnership with the British Association of Social Workers (BASW) provides the very best in accessible and practical high-quality resources for social work professionals and students. We offer a 25% discount to BASW members on all BASW/Policy Press titles. Contact Ann Moore (ann.moore@bristol.ac.uk) for your authorisation code.
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Islam and social work
Debating values, transforming practiceSara Ashencaen Crabtree, Fatima Husain, Basia Spalek
This unique book enables social work students and practitioners to gain a deeper understanding of how Islamic principles inform and influence the lives of Muslim populations and illustrates how this can be translated into professional practice.
More infoPaperback price: £15.19 Usual price: £18.99
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Black issues in social work and social care
This book builds upon popular texts addressing anti-discriminatory frameworks but focuses specifically upon black perspectives in social work. It addresses new developments and charts the impact of social changes and new literature shaping social work theory and practice with black and minority individuals, families and communities.
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Scandal, social policy and social welfare
(Revised Second Edition)This book, by examining the landmark scandals of the post-war period, including more recent ones, such as the Victoria Climbie Inquiry, reveals how scandals are generated, to what purposes they are used and whose interests they are made to serve.
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Transforming society?
Social work and sociologyThis book explores the sociological basis of contemporary society and shows how social workers experience tensions and contradictions in practice. Using case studies and self directed activities it enables students to relate sociology to their daily lives.
More infoHardback price: £44.00 Usual price: £55.00
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Transforming society?
Social work and sociologyThis book explores the sociological basis of contemporary society and shows how social workers experience tensions and contradictions in practice. Using case studies and self directed activities it enables students to relate sociology to their daily lives.
More infoPaperback price: £15.19 Usual price: £18.99
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Rural social work
International perspectivesThis book provides a wide-ranging review of existing writing and research on rural social services and explores some of the distinctive features of rural contexts and rural problems.
More infoHardback price: £52.00 Usual price: £65.00
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Rural social work
International perspectivesThis book provides a wide-ranging review of existing writing and research on rural social services and explores some of the distinctive features of rural contexts and rural problems.
More infoPaperback price: £19.19 Usual price: £23.99
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Independent futures
Creating user-led disability services in a disabling societyThe number of disability related support services controlled and run by disabled people themselves has increased significantly in the UK and internationally over the past forty years. As a result, greater user involvement in service provision and delivery is a key priority for many western Governments. This book provides the first comprehensive review and analysis of these developments in the UK.
More infoHardback price: £48.00 Usual price: £60.00
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Independent futures
Creating user-led disability services in a disabling societyThe number of disability related support services controlled and run by disabled people themselves has increased significantly in the UK and internationally over the past forty years. As a result, greater user involvement in service provision and delivery is a key priority for many western Governments. This book provides the first comprehensive review and analysis of these developments in the UK.
More infoPaperback price: £15.99 Usual price: £19.99
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Promoting workplace learning
This book provides a valuable overview of the key issues involved in successfully promoting workplace learning. Building on ideas discussed in the author's best-selling work, "Practice Teaching in Social Work" (Pepar Publications, 1994), this clearly written text covers not only developments in traditional practice learning, but also wider aspects of workplace learning, such as coaching and mentoring, and the development of a learning culture.
More infoHardback price: £48.00 Usual price: £60.00
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Promoting workplace learning
This book provides a valuable overview of the key issues involved in successfully promoting workplace learning. Building on ideas discussed in the author's best-selling work, "Practice Teaching in Social Work" (Pepar Publications, 1994), this clearly written text covers not only developments in traditional practice learning, but also wider aspects of workplace learning, such as coaching and mentoring, and the development of a learning culture.
More infoPaperback price: £9.49 Usual price: £18.99
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Older people and the law
Following the modernising agenda in health and social care, this book describes the legal framework for working with older people. It covers the range of legal issues affecting the welfare and financial security of older people in the community and residential settings, and emphasises the empowering nature of legal knowledge.
More infoPaperback price: £14.39 Usual price: £17.99
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Sexual issues in social work
Social workers and social care practitioners are increasingly required to engage directly with matters relating to sex and sexuality in their everyday work. Policies and guidance on how to approach these sensitive areas are emerging. This book provides busy practitioners with a ready reference for the day-to-day problems that they are likely to face in key areas of engagement, such as promoting sexual health, preventing sexual violence, working with those subjected to sexual abuse, and engaging with the complexities of contemporary sexualities.
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Women and community action
(Revised second edition)Linking historical material to the present, "Women and Community Action" examines the ways in which women organise to secure social change that enhances the quality of life at individual and community levels. And, it provides practical skills to enhance capacity building alongside a discussion of theoretical and conceptual issues.
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Working in group care
Social work and social care in residential and day care settingsWorking in group care (ie residential and day services) is a challenging and complex task, demanding great skill, patience, knowledge and understanding. This book explains how best practice can be achieved through the focused and engaged work of individuals and teams who are well supported and managed.
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