Social Work - An Outline for the Intending Student

Originally published in 1970, Social Work is an introduction for students and others who are thinking of taking up social work, or who want to know what social work is. The book begins by outlining the development of social work in the United Kingdom. It describes the methods social workers use, the knowledge they require in order to work effectively, the values they espouse, and the organisations within which they work. The book concludes with a detailed section on education and training for social work.

List of contents

1. Introduction: Some Historical Considerations 2. Social Work in Organizations 3. Social Work Knowledge 4. The Methods of Social Work 5. Social Work Values 6. Education for Social Work Index

About the author

Noel Timms

Summary

Originally published in 1970, Social Work is an introduction for students and others who are thinking of taking up social work, or who want to know what social work is.

Product details

• Authors: Noel Timms
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.2021
• EAN: 9781138364394
• ISBN: 978-1-138-36439-4
• No. of pages: 174
• Series: Routledge Revivals: Noel Timms
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education