Praise for the first edition: 'An excellent book that provides a good deal of valuable material to stimulate debate and to alert readers of the need to engage more critic... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

This edition has retained the feeling of difference that came with the original and thus makes an alternative contribution to this genre of social work texts. It challeng... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Dr. Wulf Livingston, Senior Lecturer in Social Work, Glyndwr University

Good presentation of key ideas for social work theories and methods. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Bharat Chauhan, Social Work Department, Birmingham City University

An excellent text book which is fully comprehensive. This book will provide an invaluable source of reference for social work students at post graduate and undergraduate ... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Dr Blaine Robin, Health and Social Care, South Essex College - Southend

This book critically questions how we practice and think about social work.With three new chapters, the new edition includes a focus on the psychosocial perspective. Each... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Dr Charles Mugisha, Social Work, Birmingham City University

This is a great book in that it outlines all the theories and methods used in social work. It is nicely written, easy to follow and I think my students will appreciate th... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Dr Jadwiga Leigh, Department of Sociological Studies, Sheffield University

Excellent reading. Strong theoretical basis and provides Social Work students with a scholarly text for more in depth study Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Dr Linda Smith, School of Social Work, University of the Witwatersrand

This is a comprehensive volume which presents important theories and contemporary pespectives in an easy to read and engaging manner. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Dr Selwyn Stanley, Social Work, University of Plymouth

A valuable contribution to helping students understand and apply a range of social work theories to their practice. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Miss Jackie Yaskey, Social Work and Health Development, Greenwich University

The content is quite easy to understand and this facilitates easy application of the theories. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Miss Monica Miller, Sociology/Social Work Unit, University of Guyana

A useful addition to the recommended reading for M Prof students Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mr Courtney Jones, ASS, Bedfordshire University

For students and NQSW it is very useful book explaining all the theories and methods used in social work. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mr DANIEL OPILA, Adult Services, Southampton Solent University

Another great revised edition which clearly applies complex theoretcial frameworks & methods to SW practice.A good supplementary read for any SW (under or postgraduate) s... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mr David Gaylard, Other, Chichester University

Excellent chapters on Evidence based practice and attachment have been well received by students in this recommended text. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mr David Hambling, Faculty of Sport, Health & Social Care, Gloucestershire University

This book is applied for the course of Social Work Theory for third year students and Perspectives for Social Work Practice for master students. I am happy with this book... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mr Kham Tran, Office for Research Affairs, Hanoi University of Social Sciences and Humanities

Essential reading for all Theories and Methods modules. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mr Luke Tibbits, Social Work , Birmingham City University

Great additions to an already great book Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mr Mark Hardy, Social Policy and Social Work Department, University of York

A valuable update Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mr Mark Hardy, Dept of Social Policy and Social Work, York University

The second edition of this text builds on the first and is just as interesting as the first edition with extras. Generally, it can be difficult to get enthusiastic over f... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mr Robert Bielby, faculty of health and social care sciences, Kingston University

This book is a challenging read for social work students in terms of the theoretical frameworks that are examined, but I have confidence that the manner in which the idea... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mr Sam Miller, Human and Health Sciences, Huddersfield University

Although a good coverage of the theories, this text does not offer the philosophical depth of the material that I would have liked. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mr Sean Brockbank, Faculty of Health, Social Work & Educ, Northumbria University

A useful introduction and overview of social work theory. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mr Tim Odell, Dept of Health,Wellbeing & the family, Canterbury Christ Church University

This has helped my students link theory to practice. It is easy to read and has a lot of useful information. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mrs Emma Whittam, Dept of Health & Social Development, Burnley College

An excellent resource which enables students to grasp various theories relevant to social work and social care.. This book can be used for various modules and is a recomm... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mrs Saajida Patel, School of Law, Justice & Community Std, Blackburn College

Comprehensive and covers a range of social work theories and methods. Recommended reading for students doing social work degree Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mrs Tracey McVeigh, School of Sociology, Social Policy & Social Work, Queen's University Belfast

The second edition is similar to the first, but clarifies and updates some of the key perspectives which influence social work theory and practice. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Ms JANE KEELER, Health Wellbeing and Family, Canterbury Christ Church

Informative and detailed, a good introduction/supplementary theory/methodology based text book. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Ms Karen Hillison, Department of Social Work, Hull University

Valuable reading for social work students in second and third year of study. Main theories, theorists and key ideas that have influenced social work practice have been in... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Ms Lorraine Ellames, Academy, Havering College of Further and Higher Education

This is an excellent text. I highly recommended it to students who are embarking on their final year projects and dissertations. It is challenging and enables students to... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Ms Nora Duckett, Social Work (North Campus), London Metropolitan Uni (North Campus)

A good introduction to a wide range of theoretical perspectives that are useful and influential within social work. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Ms Rhiannon Jones, Social Work, Keele University

Very good and interesting book; in Germany there is not anything similiar; but for the students a little bit too challenging. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Professor Dieter Kulke, Fakultät Angewandte Sozialwissenschaften, Fachhochschule Würzburg-Schweinfurt

A great book - authoritative and clear Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Professor Viviene Cree, Department of Social Work, Edinburgh Univ.