Social Policy and Social Work: An Introduction

by Jo Cunningham and Steve Cunningham

Book Overview

An understanding of social policy is crucial for social workers as it underpins and shapes the legislative framework that they work within. From safeguarding service users and enabling them to improve their lives, to protecting the most vulnerable in society, social policy also has a vital role to play within social work education. It is important therefore for students to engage critically with social policy. Social Policy and Social Work...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1473916550
• ISBN13: 9781473916555
• Release Date: August 2017
• Publisher: Learning Matters
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.7" x 9.6"