Customer Reviews
Invaluable text - By: Laura O, 05 Mar 2008 
I am currently completing my Social Work BA (Hons) Degree & came across this text book by chance. I am so glad I did! It has been an invaluable book for me, each chapter is well written & easy to read without too much jargon, a problem I findin a lot of academic text books! It is written to be understood from a student perspective & I wish more text books were writtenin this way. I am on my first year but I feel this book will be a great help throughout my studies. My friend borrowed it from me & has since ordered her own copy as she was so impressed. I would recommend this book without hesitation as it will be an excellent toolin most of your assignments as I have found out!
My essential text for the Social Work BA & MA - By: Lisa, 22 Feb 2007 For me, this book has been essential during my two year MAin SW, & I am sure the same will apply for any person studying the BA. As others have said, this book contains the information you need, & is easy & enjoyable to read. I have dipped into my library copy for many assignments, & have now purchased my own copy ans I want to read it through - I can't say that I have been inspired by many other texts to do the same! This has also proved useful when applying theory to my practice when writing up my APT & portfolio.
Terrific Trevithick - By: Anne McCloskey, 14 Jul 2005 This is a book for rejuvenating tired minds. It sets out all you need to know about the theory & practice of social work. It is a must-have for post-qualifying study.
It is a useful resource & helps organise the braincells into an orderly queue.
You can read any sectionin isolation or just work your way through the book. It is well written, simply presented & avoids jargon. Most of all it is a good read - not something you encounter every dayin social work literature.
I used this book when I completed PQ 2-4 last year & found it indispensable. I dippedin & out of subjects with ease. The book is presentedin such a way that every page is self-contained & theories/practice/skills/methods/values & case studies are analysed & explained with ease.
Most important of all, the writer knows her subject & enjoys her work. I found myself identifying with her views & experiences. I did not feel patronised or require a dictionary to decipher the text.
I would recommend this book to anyone who is interestedin working with & for people.
A book that 'fills in the gaps' ... - By: feemail1@barclays.net, 15 Dec 2001 A brilliant book that I wish I had known about earlierin my DipSW training - also wish I had the author as one of my tutors.
The author truly does 'fillin the gaps' left by DipSW training that focuses endlessly on 'competences', for example, by listing all those elusive 'skills' that social work students are supposed to demonstrate, & by defining exactly what is meant by terms such as 'theory', intervention', 'method', etc, etc, etc.
Beg, borrow, or even (blow the expense) buy this book - you won't regret it (despite the over-emphasis on psychological rather than sociological perspectives). I think I shall still be referring to it as a newly-qualified practitioner & it will be invaluable during the remainder of my second placement, especially when writing assignments & evidence sheets...
An important book but why so expensive - By: , 24 May 2001 
I rarely buy books but this one has joined the select fewin my practice teaching library. It provides a very simple look at social work skills (50 are listed) & knowledge.
The only dissapointment is the price. Students will probably not pay the [price] that the OU are asking which is a pity
