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Social Work and Power: 9 Paperback – Illustrated, 1 March 2008

by Roger Smith (Author)
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Power is an unavoidable issue in social work. Practitioners frequently work with the marginalized and disadvantaged. While they have a duty to protect the vulnerable, sometimes this means exercising authority against the wishes of those they are working with - as when they have to remove a child from abusive parents, section a severely mentally distressed person, etc. This important text explores these complex issues, both at a conceptual and applied level, in order to give students a clear understanding of the theoretical frameworks relevant to practice and to help them begin to think through the kinds of challenges they are likely to face and how they will deal with these.
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  1. ISBN-10
    1403991243
  2. ISBN-13
    978-1403991249
  3. Edition
    1st
  4. Publisher
    Bloomsbury 3PL
  5. Publication date
    1 March 2008
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    15.24 x 1.45 x 22.86 cm
  8. Print length
    252 pages
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'...a clear, well written book...It gives an accurate, and, in many ways, an inspiring, sense of what underlies our profession.' - David Pitcher, Senior Practitioner, Plymouth City Council, Children's Services, British Journal of Social Work

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Roger Smith, an accomplished screenwriter, director, and producer, was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and now lives in Cape Town. He is the author of the thrillers Mixed Blood and Wake Up Dead and is writing a third novel.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bloomsbury 3PL; 1st edition (1 March 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 252 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1403991243
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1403991249
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.24 x 1.45 x 22.86 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
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5.0 out of 5 stars text book
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 September 2013
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A brilliant book about power and social work. Thought provoking.Arrived in great condition, within a good time and at a great price
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4.0 out of 5 stars Fine theories
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 February 2013
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Many of my peers within my social work class do not care for the writing of Smith and consider it a little long winded and heavy going. However most of my peers only read out of necessity. If you are regular reader this book is not that challenging. Whilst I do enjoy reading I would not normally read a social work book through choice. As most social work practice books can be a little simplistic and not particularly intellectually stimulating. I found this bookk excellent and it shines a light on all aspects of power within social work. The concept of understanding power is a key principle social work and if you read this book you will get a good understanding of this.
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DR KAY
4.0 out of 5 stars some thing to think about, before you buy.its reasonable value but you may get some thing better. look at other products too.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 March 2013
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some thing to think about, before you buy.its reasonable value but you may get some thing better. look at other products too.
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