Collins Dictionary of Social Works

Issued for the first time in the subject dictionary range, this is the second edition of what has become an established set text in the field of social works studies (45 out of 96 British universities now run courses on social work). This edition of the Collins Dictionary of Social Work includes material on Britain's constantly evolving social landscape, giving concise and comprehensible explanations in jargon-free language of the most important social work terms, and is designed particularly for students in further and higher education who are preparing for careers in child care, psychiatric nursing, residential care, community care, counselling, the probation service, and social work.
- Explains the principles and practices in all areas of social care including child care, psychiatric nursing, residential care, community care, counselling, and the probation service
- Structured entries allow the reader to progress from a basic understanding of key concepts to a more detailed knowledge of the complex issues behind them
- Up-to-date internet links to help you explore the subject further
- Designed both for those training in any area of social work, and for professionals working in the caring professions
- Edited and written by experienced lecturers in social work