Harris, John
A Dictionary of Social Work and Social Care
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198796688
- author:
- Harris, John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 544
- Dimensions:
- 129 mm X 196 mm
- Genre:
- 19.6 x 12.9 x 3.2 centimetres (0, Reference & Language, Dictionaries & Thesauruses, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
A Dictionary of Social Work and Social Care by John Harris and Vicky White provides comprehensive coverage of key terms in social work and social care. This fully revised edition includes over 1,800 A-Z definitions, focusing on social work theories, methods, policies, organizations, and statutes, as well as interdisciplinary topics such as health and education. The dictionary also features extended entries on specialisms like children and families, domestic violence, and residential care, with extensive updates to include new legislation. Useful appendices provide a glossary of acronyms, a Table of Legislation, Regulations, and Codes of Practice, and entry-level bibliographies with web links for further resources. Ideal for students and qualified social workers seeking continuing professional development, this dictionary is an authoritative reference that supports learning and practice in the field of social work and social care.
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