The authors outline the historical and emerging trends in the field of medical social work, from end-of-life and palliative care to the role of the social worker and health disparities.

The go-to resource for supporting students through difficulties they may face when completing their studies online.

Revised edition of the author's Hate crimes, c2013.

Social Work Research Methods: Learning by Doing instills in students an appreciation for science-informed practice as a means of evaluating client outcomes. The book includes a step-by-step journey through the process of conducting research.

'The world is never how it should be or how we want it to be, but this book helps in getting through.'Chris Yuill, Lecturer of Sociology, Robert Gordon University

Showcases the value of professional work with young people as it is practiced in diverse forms, and in locations from around the world.

Split into three parts, this book considers what is meant by disadvantage and marginalisation, how this can come about and the impact this may have on lives, before unpicking the key knowledge and skills needed to practice effectively with individuals and groups.

This text comprehensively and accessibly explores the relationship between surveillance and crime.

The only Social Work specific, pure study skills book on the market, which guides the student through every step of the qualifying degree.

Vroeg of laat krijgen we allemaal rechtstreeks of onrechtstreeks te maken met geestelijke gezondheidsproblemen. Je wordt zelf psychisch ziek, of een dierbare, of een collega. We moeten erkennen dat we allemaal niet enkel lichamelijk, maar ook psychisch kwetsbaar zijn. Deze nieuwe editie van het standaardwerk biedt een up-to-date en helder begrip van de belangrijkste aspecten van de psychiatrische zorg. Van een overzicht van de ziektebeelden, over behandelmogelijkheden en grotere maatschappeli...