- Paperback: 208 pages
- Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan (3 Mar 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 033371749X
- ISBN-13: 978-0333717493
- Product Dimensions: 23 x 15.6 x 1.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 194,735 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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5-Star Reviews on Amazon:
'The bible of Social Work'
'This is a book everyone should be able to understand, follow and learn from A must for students and qualified Social Workers.'
'...covers everything you need to accompany your course and is most definitely my most used book.'
'I bought this before my interview for the social work MA course. Only 10% of applicants made it through and I was one of them, thanks to this book!'
'it has some great condensed tips for theory and practice. Well, well worth it.'
--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
'The bible of Social Work'
'This is a book everyone should be able to understand, follow and learn from A must for students and qualified Social Workers.'
'...covers everything you need to accompany your course and is most definitely my most used book.'
'I bought this before my interview for the social work MA course. Only 10% of applicants made it through and I was one of them, thanks to this book!'
'it has some great condensed tips for theory and practice. Well, well worth it.'
--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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Social work is both a demanding and rewarding profession. This book provides a helpful introduction to the nature of social work, its legal and policy base, the knowledge, skills and values involved, and the challenges and pitfalls practitioners face. Intended as a guide for those considering or beginning a career in social work, this text should prove useful to anyone wanting a better understanding of social work and its significant contribution to tackling social problems.
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56 of 56 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book was recommended to me by a 2nd year social work student who said that I would need it when I start the course next september, but it would be really helpful to read before hand for the interview and background reading etc. However I was put off by the price.
I have 'Critical Issues', 'law and social work' and some other introduction-style books and I have become either worryingly confused or bored as I couldnt understand what they were saying! They used a lot of difficult language, esp 'critical issues', and i eventually get frustrated and throw it at the bookshelf.
This one couldnt be more different. Neil Thompson is wonderful at explaining the role of a social worker and things they must understand to practice effectively, eg social policy, values, etc.
Saying this, it probably might be a bit beginner level for trained social workers or maybe 3rd year students, but those like me who are interested in the basics of the practice, without all the showey buzz words, will really appreciate this guide, esp the chapters 'making sense of social work', 'skills base' and 'achieving good practice', well theyre all good but these have really cleared up a lot of things to me.
I would also recommend the latest edition of collins social work dictionary. I have also found this to be a great resource. Its great because if you are reading a more difficult social work book or come across a word or topic that you dont know you can look it up within seconds. I'd imagine this would prove v useful in a lecture too as a quick reference so you can understand what the lecturer is on about for the rest of the hour.
Back to Thompson, if you're interested in social work it is a must book to have. Its has helped me so much and, despite the initial cost, will be invaluable in a uni interview situation. In your first couple of years in uni too, it has some great condensed tips for theory and practice.
Well, well worth it.
I have 'Critical Issues', 'law and social work' and some other introduction-style books and I have become either worryingly confused or bored as I couldnt understand what they were saying! They used a lot of difficult language, esp 'critical issues', and i eventually get frustrated and throw it at the bookshelf.
This one couldnt be more different. Neil Thompson is wonderful at explaining the role of a social worker and things they must understand to practice effectively, eg social policy, values, etc.
Saying this, it probably might be a bit beginner level for trained social workers or maybe 3rd year students, but those like me who are interested in the basics of the practice, without all the showey buzz words, will really appreciate this guide, esp the chapters 'making sense of social work', 'skills base' and 'achieving good practice', well theyre all good but these have really cleared up a lot of things to me.
I would also recommend the latest edition of collins social work dictionary. I have also found this to be a great resource. Its great because if you are reading a more difficult social work book or come across a word or topic that you dont know you can look it up within seconds. I'd imagine this would prove v useful in a lecture too as a quick reference so you can understand what the lecturer is on about for the rest of the hour.
Back to Thompson, if you're interested in social work it is a must book to have. Its has helped me so much and, despite the initial cost, will be invaluable in a uni interview situation. In your first couple of years in uni too, it has some great condensed tips for theory and practice.
Well, well worth it.
50 of 51 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having been asked by my University to read other Social Work books for my first year, they were all hard going, except this one. This is a book everyone should be able to understand, follow and learn from. No big fancy words to bog you down. A must for students and qualified Social Workers.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
An excellent text for students and a guide book for the qualified social worker. A great summary of all areas of the profession.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great pre-course reading
If you want to get some kind of vision of what Social Work is - look no further, Neil Thompson's book is all you need. Totally readable, interesting and comprehensive. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Leah
Textbook
I had to buy this for my course but I can't say I can warm to this guy's style, very informative though and got me through the course so can't be that bad. :-)
Published 11 months ago by katicabogar
a MUST for social workers in training
I do not have this edition, however I have the older edition (2005) and can honestly say that it has been my bible throughout my degree. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Social Worker in Training
Book Review
Super book to learn the basic values and skills involved in social work. Really good book that you can continuously refer to, and helps keep your prractice on track. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Ms. F. J. Turner
My favorite study text
I'm in my first year of a social work degree and read the second edition for my interview, the third edition was a great investment, especially as it's currently up to date. Read more
Published 17 months ago by hgb1336
Brilliant!
This book had everything that i needed to know during the first year of my degree, its not too complicated to understand either, the author breaks things down in small chunks for... Read more
Published 17 months ago by x_x_mel_x_x
Understand social work neol thompson
Fab book,lots of quotes,will be obtaining other editions. Cant fault Neil Thompson,makes understanding social work easier, takes you through step by step, those withour a previous... Read more
Published 21 months ago by cookie
A clear understanding.
This book is highly informative and gave me a clear understanding of the basics of social work and did so in a simple way without being patronising. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Magstastic
Perfect for SW course interview prep!
I bought this before my interview for the social work MA course. Only 10% of applicants made it through and I was one of them, thanks to this book! Read more
Published on 6 April 2010 by Ms. S. J. Bannister
great
i think the product i ordered was in good condition,and i was haapy with the product an the service
Published on 15 Mar 2010
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