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Author:

Adams, Robert, 1944-

Title:

Social policy for social work / Robert Adams ; consultant editor, Jo Campling.

Publisher:

Palgrave,

Copyright Date:

2002

Description:

xi, 269 p. ; 22 cm.

Subject:

Public welfare--Great Britain.
Great Britain--Social policy.
Social work administration--Great Britain.
Einführung.
Sozialarbeit.
Sozialpolitik.
Großbritannien.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

1. Changing Perspectives on Social Policy and Social Work -- 2. Social Security -- 3. Employment -- 4. Housing -- 5. Health and Community Care -- 6. Family and Childcare -- 7. Youth Justice and Criminal Justice -- 8. Tackling Divisions and Inequalities -- 9. Organising and Delivering Social Services -- 10. Financing Social Services -- 11. Who Controls Social Services? -- 12. Future Trends -- App. 2. Key Dates: Legislation -- App. 3. Internet Addresses of Main Sources of Information on Policy and Research.

Summary:

This text provides a comprehensive introduction to the link between social policy and social work. It examines a range of social policy sectors as they impact on the work of professionals in the various fields of social work and care.

ISBN:

9780333774731
0333774736

OCLC:

(OCoLC)48535057

Locations:

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)