Social Services

Available soon. Working with Families: Strengths-based approaches by Jackie Sanders and Robyn Munford is written with both the student of social and community work and the practising social and community worker in mind. All aspects of social and community work are covered in this book that builds on and substantially extends the authors? earlier work Supporting Families (1999). This edition continues a strong emphasis upon context, the cornerstone of effective social and community work pract... read more

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'The book's rich, relevant and comprehensive contributions from experienced writers make it a substantial resource for teaching, reference and research' - Mark Prever, trainer, writer and supervisor. 'The needs and problems of young people are currently extremely topical and justify a dedicated textbook. The wide range of internationally renowned authors contributes to the strengths and diversity of this publication, enhancing its potential as a resource for students and professionals' - Jenny Pinfield, University of Worcester. Thi... read more

<i>Mapping Knowledge for Social Work Practice: Critical Intersections</i> recognises that both social work students and their field educators face increasingly complex case and community concerns in the 21st century. With a strong focus on the key issues and debates within social work in Australasia, this text provides a range of pathways for students to investigate these practice challenges in both classroom and placement settings. The text addresses eight core curriculum areas: theory, practice skil... read more

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<p>The sixth edition of Anthony Giddens'"Sociology" is the best yet. Revised and updated throughout, it provides an authoritative overview of recent global developments and new ideas in sociology. Classic debates are also given careful coverage, with even the most complex ideas explained in an engaging way. Written in a fluent, easy-to-follow style, the book manages to be intellectually rigorous but still very accessible. It aims to engage and excite readers, helping them to see the value of thinking sociologically.... read more

'The first edition of "Basic Counselling Skills" was a master class that brought its readers systematically through the full range of skills needed for counselling or helping. I am pleased to say that this new edition is an updated master class in the same subject' - Michael Carroll, Visiting Industrial Professor, University of Bristol. 'In this new edition of his book, "Basic Counselling Skills", Richard Nelson Jones has managed to make his work even more accessible to the reader and build upon what was already... read more

Argues that the ignorance and lethargy of the poor are the direct result of the whole economic, social and political domination. This book suggests that in some countries the oppressors use the system to maintain a 'culture of silence'.

Building on the strengths of the popular first edition, Social Work is the most comprehensive text of its kind: encompassing the theory and practice of social work in both Australia and New Zealand. A variety of social work environments are explored with the fields of practice covered, including: working with the elderly, child protection, mental health and drugs and alcohol, and community development. With an emphasis on cultural practice and field skills development, this text will be useful throughout students' entire education ... read more

'Just as kids await the next Harry Potter installment, so do business leaders look for Clayton M. Christensen's next offering' - &quot;Inc. Magazine&quot;. This is the business book of the year - a long-awaited lesson in innovation from the legendary Harvard Business School professor! With his blockbuster bestseller &quot;The Innovator's Dilemma&quot;, Clayton M. Christensen created the classic model for growth and change in corporations and cultures.Now, taking a cue from Bill Gates' 2005 critique of the American s... read more