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Values and Ethics in Social Work: An Introduction

Name: Values and Ethics in Social Work: An Introduction
Author: Andrew Maynard
ISBN: 9781412901390

by Andrew Maynard, Chris Beckett

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Overview

This lively and readable text has been designed to introduce students to the values and ethics framework that structures training and practice. It successfully bridges the gap between theory and practice, and explores the complexities of ethical issues while recognizing the real-world context in which social workers operate.

Key features of the book include:

· Hands-on advice and tips for professional practice;
· An engaging and student-friendly approach- packed with case studies, exercises, key definitions and summaries;
· Comprehensive content- exploring issues such as moral philosophy, professionalism, religion, power, oppression, difference and diversity, and ethical codes of practice;
· It satisfies the curriculum and training requirements for the new social work degree.

Synopsis

Almost no action in social work is not controversial, say Beckett and Maynard, who are not further identified. They present an overview of questions and dilemmas about values and ethics that are characteristic of social work practice, not in order to provide definitive answers but to suggest ways of thinking grounded in everyday practice. Exercises are interspersed for classroom discussion or group exercises, but they can be skipped. Text boxes quote various sources to define key terms. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR