Social Work Theories in Context

Creating Frameworks for Practice

Karen Healy

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Red Globe Press
04 April 2014

Society & Social Sciences; Social work

This popular and innovative core text book explores contemporary social work theories and perspectives in a systematic way, using an integrated and flexible framework to link context, theory, and practice approaches. Healy expertly provides an applied guide to social work theory across a range of organisational contexts, showing social work as a diverse activity that is profoundly shaped by professional purpose, public policy, and practice locations.

This is ideal reading to support and develop undergraduate and postgraduate students taking modules on Social Work Theories and Methods on qualifying professional programmes. Its international breadth and supportive pedagogical features have ensured the book's value to students of social work all over the world.

New to this Edition: - A greater focus on service user perspectives

- Coverage is extended to include solution focused therapy and empowerment theories as well as discussion of the evidence-based practice debate - Discussion of the use and limits of critical reflection in practice

By: Karen Healy
Imprint: Red Globe Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 422g
ISBN: 9781137024244
ISBN 10: 1137024240
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 04 April 2014
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print

Dedication Acknowledgements Preface PART I: STARTING POINTS 1. Introduction: Social Work Theories in Context PART II: UNDERSTANDING THE CONTEXT OF PRACTICE 2. Dominant Discourses 3. Professional Discourses 4. Alternative Discourses PART III: THEORIES IN USE 5. Theory Use in Practice 6. Systems Theories 7. Problem-Solving Approaches 8. Strengths and Solution Focused Practice 9. Empowerment Theory 10. Critical Social Work Theory 11. Postmodernism 12. Conclusion Bibliography Index.

Karen Healy is Professor of Social Work in the School of Social Work and Human Services at The University of Queensland, Australia. Shehas a strong background in direct social work practiceand has practised as a social worker in health, youth, and child protection services. She is the author of four books and numerous papers on many aspects of social work practice and policy studies. She regularly conducts lectures and workshops in Australia and in Europe, particularly in Nordic countries.

Reviews for Social Work Theories in Context: Creating Frameworks for Practice

...[Healy] provides a very usable, easily readable guide to the application of theories to pracitce, and incorporates some thoughtful consideration of service users' rights and perspective that are very relevant to advocacy efforts. - Margarete Parrish, The Higher Education Academy (Social Policy and Social Work)