<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>This textbook covers the key concepts, themes and issues relating to human growth and development in adults. It examines key topics and issues within professional practice with adults and their families and covers a wide range of practice areas, fuses essential theory with practical application and provides a wide range of learning features.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Uniquely wide-ranging in its coverage of key concepts, themes and issues relating to human growth and development in adults, this textbook explores the crucial challenges and transitions that adults negotiate in their lives. It examines key topics and issues within professional practice with adults and their families, covering a wide range of practice areas and fusing essential theory and research with practical application. Drawing on insights and debates from across sociology, psychology, criminology and aligned disciplines, this textbook is thoughtfully structured to provide an accessible and supportive resource. Key features include: - chapter-by-chapter summaries, case studies and practice examples; - active learning activities to consolidate knowledge; - a broad range of tools to develop critical thinking and reflective practice. With a companion volume that addresses children and young people, this is an essential tool for students and a valuable refresher resource for experienced practitioners.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Tailor-made for student needs and rich with theoretical and practical knowledge that gives a well-rounded, interdisciplinary and critical foundation in social work studies." Rana Jawad, University of Bath<br><br>Provides an in-depth understanding of human life, exploring the wide and competing discourse in relation to growth and development. Of particular value to students in exploring critical discourses. Janet Walker, University of Lincoln<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Jonathan Parker is Professor of Society and Social Welfare at Bournemouth University. Sara Ashencaen Crabtree is Professor of Social and Cultural Diversity at Bournemouth University.
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