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How to Be a Social Worker - 2nd Edition by Priscilla Dunk-West (Paperback)

How to Be a Social Worker - 2nd Edition by  Priscilla Dunk-West (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>This textbook equips social work students with the tools to develop a social work identity. It provides a critical examination of the knowledge base of social work - from human growth and development to social work research - and explores how a practitioner's own values, principles and experience combine to shape their social work identity and practice alongside this. <p/>Linked to a range of core modules on pre-qualifying social work programmes but written also for those practitioners committed to nurturing their own social work identities, this is a must have text from one of social work's most up-and-coming authors that brings together all areas of the classroom and practice curriculum to make learning a novel, creative and interactive process.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>Linked to a range of core modules on pre-qualifying social work programmes, but written also for those practitioners committed to nurturing their own social work identities, <i>How to be a Social Worker</i> is a must have text from one of social work's most up-and-coming authors.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"This book is a great introduction to the profession. It is a really accessible read and it's perfect for people starting their social work training." --<i>Dr Justin Rogers, Lecturer in Social Work, University of Bath</i> <p/>"A comprehensive collection of the essential information needed for placement. It's great for students to refer to both on a placement and throughout their course." --<i>Patricia Muncey, Manager, Field Education, University of South Australia</i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p>Priscilla Dunk-West is a Senior Lecturer in social work at Flinders University, Australia. A sociologist and social worker, Priscilla has held university<br>appointments in both Australia and England, teaching across a wide range of modules on the Social Work curriculum; her research interests include couple and family relationships, and social work practice.<br>Priscilla Dunk-West is a Senior Lecturer in social work at Flinders University, Australia. A sociologist and social worker, Priscilla has held university appointments in both Australia and England, teaching across a wide range of modules on the Social Work curriculum; her research interests include couple and family relationships, and social work practice.</p>

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