Author Description
First published in 1974, Social Work Treatment remains the most popular and trusted compendium of theories available to social work students and practitioners. It explores the full range of theoretical approaches that drive social work treatment and knowledge development, from psychoanalysis to crisis intervention. A treasure trove of practice knowledge, the text equips professionals with a broad array of theoretical approaches, each of which shine a spotlight on a different aspect of the human condition. Emphasizing the importance of a broad-based theoretical approach to practice, it helps readers avoid the pitfalls of becoming overly identified with a narrow focus that limits their understanding of clients and their contexts. This sweeping overview of the field untangles the increasingly complex problems, ideologies, and value sets that define contemporary social work practice. The result is an essential A-to-Z reference that charts the full range of theoretical approaches available to social workers, regardless of their setting or specialty.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the necessity of a multifaceted theoretical framework for effective social work practice by examining the diverse range of models available to clinicians. Francis J. Turner, a prominent scholar in the field, compiles and analyzes various paradigms—ranging from psychoanalytic theory to crisis intervention—to argue that a broad-based approach prevents the limitations inherent in narrow clinical perspectives. The work serves as a comprehensive reference for understanding how different theories illuminate distinct aspects of the human condition and client contexts.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A comprehensive compendium of theoretical models used in social work treatment.
- Comparative analysis of psychoanalytic, behavioral, and crisis intervention frameworks.
- Discussions on the integration of ideologies and value sets within clinical practice.
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide specific step-by-step clinical manuals for every individual theory.
- It does not focus on administrative or policy-level social work, prioritizing direct treatment approaches.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and practitioners frequently cite this work as a foundational reference for social work education and professional development. Readers often note the academic density of the prose, which is balanced by its utility as a long-standing, authoritative resource in the field.
Page Count:
631
Publication Date:
2017-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190239611
ISBN-13:
9780190239619
Psychology
Introduction to Social WorkWelfare
Social service
Sociology
Reference
Professional Development
Social Work