Author Description
Social Work: Field of Practice Third edition introduces students to a variety of fields of social work practice which includes Cultural Diversity, Indigenous Australians, Child Protection and Mental Health. It examines emerging fields in order to acknowledge the rich diversity and possibilities of the profession.The text embraces the principles of social justice and human rights, and covers the issues of relevance to social workers and their clients while discussing how policies influence social work practice. With its focus on people and communities, every chapter is written to engage the student audience and to prepare them for the realities of working within a profession which is both challenging and rewarding.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the diverse operational environments of social work to prepare students for the practical and ethical demands of the profession. The authors, Jennifer McKinnon, Margaret Alston, and Samone McCurdy, utilize a framework centered on social justice and human rights to analyze how institutional policies shape professional interactions. By examining both established and emerging fields, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the realities faced by practitioners in contemporary society.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of core practice areas including child protection, mental health, and cultural diversity
- Examination of the specific needs and contexts of Indigenous Australians
- Discussion of the intersection between government policy and client outcomes
Scope Limits
- Does not provide a clinical manual for specific therapeutic interventions
- Does not cover international social work practice outside the Australian context
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts identify this as a foundational text for undergraduate students entering the social work field. Readers frequently note the clarity with which the authors connect theoretical social justice principles to the daily realities of community-based practice.
Page Count:
398
Publication Date:
2018-07-05
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190309873
ISBN-13:
9780190309879
Social justice
Social Work
Human services
Sociology
Professional Development
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