{"product_id":"9780333774731","title":"Social Policy for Social Work","description":"\u003cem\u003eSocial Policy for Social Work\u003c\/em\u003e provides a comprehensive, critical and engaging introduction to social policy for students and practitioners of social work. \u003cp\u003eThe text is clearly structured into three parts that cover contexts, policies and issues. The first part explores changing perspectives on social policy and social work and provides an introduction to the broad range of specific policy aspects discussed in part two which include: \u003cbr\u003esocial security health and community care family and child care criminal justice. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart three focuses on key issues such as tackling divisions and inequalities, the control of services including empowering people receiving services, and future policy trends. Additionally, appendices provide a key to common abbreviations, dates of the main legislation and internet addresses of main information sources on policy and research.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllustrations from practice are included throughout to highlight implications for social work practice. The text focuses on contemporary Britain but also draws examples from European, global and historical contexts wherever appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional text demonstrates clearly the relevance and implications of social policy for social work practice. It is an essential and practical resource for all students and practitioners in the welfare field.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"C.J. Pike","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47020334416112,"sku":"9780333774731","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780333774731_p0.jpg?v=1763685480","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780333774731","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}