Ethics and Values in Social Work (BASW Practical Social Work Series) [Paperback]

'...provides a comprehensive yet deep analysis on the ever changing context of social work practice... useful for academics teaching practical ethics, for social work students, and a real windfall for social work practitioners...' - British Journal of Social Work

'...provides a comprehensive yet deep analysis on the ever changing context of social work practice... useful for academics teaching practical ethics, for social work students, and a real windfall for social work practitioners...'

The third edition of this popular book has been updated to take account of the latest developments in policy and social work practice. It includes new sections on radical/emancipatory and postmodern approaches to ethics and analyses of the latest codes of ethics from over 30 different countries. To aid students' understanding case studies of ethical problems, practical exercises and end-of-chapter further reading lists at have been added.

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Contents: Introduction: The Current Context of Social Work - Ethical Issues in Social Work - Social Work Values - Values and Knowledge - Professional Codes of Ethics - Users' Rights: Codes of Practice and the New Consumerism - Social Workers' Duties: Policies, Procedures and the New Managerialism - Ethical Problems and Ethical Dilemmas in Practice: Case Studies --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Written by a leading international authority, ‘Ethics and Values in Social Work’ offers a clear and systematic account of professional ethics in relation to social work practice. It combines a sound grasp of theoretical issues with a sharp focus on the latest policy and practice. The book sets its discussion in an international context, for example comparing codes of ethics from over 30 countries.

This is a substantially revised and updated edition of a popular and accessible text and it features, in particular:

- new sections on radical/emancipatory and postmodern approaches to ethics
- a concern with how managerialism, professional accountability, service users’ rights and evidence-based practice connect with professional ethics
- new case studies from practitioners and trainees, highlighting the importance of discussing and debating ethical issues in practice with others
- reflective exercises and annotated recommendations for further reading at the end of chapters.

Designed especially for students on professional qualifying courses, the book will also continue to prove an invaluable resource – at once authoritative and accessible – for postqualifying students, all teachers and practitioners in the current climate of change in the welfare professions.

SARAH BANKS is Reader in Community and Youth Work at Durham University, UK. A qualified social worker, she is also author of Ethical Issues in Youth Work and Ethics, Accountability and the Social Professions.