A Brief Introduction to Social Work Theory

by Howe, David

• ISBN13: 9780230233126
• ISBN10: 0230233120
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-06-15
• Publisher: Red Globe Pr

Summary

This crisp text, by one of social works most highly regarded commentators, offers the perfect entry point into the complex world of social work theory. Written in a clear conversational style and organized into short, clearly labelled chapters, students and practitioners will find this an invaluable point of refreshment and reference.

Author Biography

DAVID HOWE is Professor of Social Work at the University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK. He was founding editor of the Blackwell Science Journal, Child and Family Social Work (1996-2001) and is author of many books, including: Attachment Theory for Social Work Practice; Attachment Theory, Child Maltreatment and Family Support; Child Abuse and Neglect: Attachment, Development and Intervention; and The Emotionally Intelligent Social Worker.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	p. vii
Social Work Theory	p. 1
Origins	p. 9
Casework and Social Reform	p. 14
Cause and Function	p. 21
Psychoanalytic Theory	p. 29
Attachment Theory	p. 42
Behavioural Therapies	p. 49
Cognitive Therapies	p. 61
Cognitive-behavioral Social Work	p. 70
Task-centered Work	p. 75
Be Responsible, Think Positive	p. 83
Solution-focused Approaches	p. 90
The Strengths Perspective	p. 99
Systemic and Ecological Approaches	p. 108
Radical Social Work	p. 121
Critical Social Work	p. 129
Feminist Social Work	p. 139
Anti-oppressive Practices and Empowerment	p. 145
Relationship-based Social Work	p. 152
Person-centered Approaches	p. 161
Reflection and Reflexivity	p. 170
Wellbeing	p. 175
Brains for Social Workers	p. 182
Critical Best Practice	p. 188
The Best in Theory	p. 197
Bibliography	p. 207
Author Index	p. 218
Subject Index	p. 221
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