1st Edition
Towards Practice Theory Skills and Methods in Social Assessments
210 Pages
by
Routledge
210 Pages
by
Routledge
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First published in 1979, Towards Practice Theory examines the methods and processes involved in the construction of social work assessments. Though much of the material focuses on the skills involved in the preparation of social inquiry reports for the courts, there is much that is relevant to other types of social work assessments. It is written in the belief that the implicit ‘practice... Read more
Foreword by Priscilla Young 1. Practice theories and social inquiry assessments 2. Skills and methods in the acquisition of information 3. Skills and methods in studying facts and feelings 4. Skills and methods in formulating an assessment 5. Skills and methods in setting goals 6. Assessment processes in different social work settings 7. Conclusion Appendices: I, II
Biography
Kathleen Curnock
Pauline Hardiker
Review of the first publication:
‘…the book is impressive…remains firmly anchored, because of the consistent and intelligent use of case-material…’
— Bryan Williams, The British Journal of Social Work
