A conceptual and practical presentation of the strengths perspective in social work. Part of the Advancing Core Competencies Series, a unique series that helps

Praise for the first edition "Finally, a social work practice text that makes a difference! This is the book that you have wished for but could never find. Alth

Perspectives in Social Work was originally published in 1977 and provides a text for social workers in training to use. The book argues for a more philosophical

This book takes a contemporary look at the issues that affect women most from a feminist perspective. Going beyond the equal pay for equal work issue, the autho

This book explains the wide basis of perspectives on which we build an understanding of people's behaviours and why we respond in the way we do.