Social Work Theories and Methods
- Mel Gray - University of Newcastle, Australia
- Stephen Webb
Social Work Practice
The new edition includes a focus on the psychosocial perspective, with three new chapters on:
- Cognitive behavioural approaches
- Attachment theory and psychoanalytic social work
- Ecological approaches
Each chapter allows the reader to relate the theories and methods discussed to their own personal experiences. This reader friendly book includes student questions, glossaries and recommended reading so that students and practitioners can reappraise and expand the knowledge they have learned.
This book will be valuable for undergraduate and postgraduate students taking courses in social work theory and research methods, social work interventions and perspectives as well as post qualifying students and researchers in social work.
Although a good coverage of the theories, this text does not offer the philosophical depth of the material that I would have liked.
A useful introduction and overview of social work theory.
This has helped my students link theory to practice. It is easy to read and has a lot of useful information.
An excellent resource which enables students to grasp various theories relevant to social work and social care.. This book can be used for various modules and is a recommened reference book for students on social work and social care programmes.
Comprehensive and covers a range of social work theories and methods. Recommended reading for students doing social work degree
The second edition is similar to the first, but clarifies and updates some of the key perspectives which influence social work theory and practice.
Informative and detailed, a good introduction/supplementary theory/methodology based text book.
Valuable reading for social work students in second and third year of study.
Main theories, theorists and key ideas that have influenced social work practice have been included.
This is an excellent text. I highly recommended it to students who are embarking on their final year projects and dissertations. It is challenging and enables students to reach deeper levels of understanding of social phenemona.
A good introduction to a wide range of theoretical perspectives that are useful and influential within social work.
