{"product_id":"9781446285725","title":"Essential Theory for Social Work Practice","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e  Essential Theory for Social Work Practice\u003c\/i\u003e is an engaging and readable text, with a distinctively realistic and honest approach to the realities of everyday practice. In this innovative and highly accessible textbook, author \u003cb\u003eChris Beckett\u003c\/b\u003e explains how a sound understanding of social work theory can improve the knowledge and skills base of professional practice.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e  Framed in a comprehensive and logical structure Part I establishes what social workers do and the tools they need; Part II considers how to assess, handle, and support change in others; Part III explores the wide range of roles that social workers must fulfill; and Part IV strengthens these links between theory and practice.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e  Exercises, case examples, chapter summaries, and practice notes are used to great effect in each chapter, enabling students to apply theory to practice as they progress through the book. \u003ci\u003eEssential Theory for Social Work\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable core text for all undergraduate social work students, and offers excellent support for practitioners in their every day practice.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47030699163888,"sku":"9781446285725","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781446285725_p0.jpg?v=1763826871","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781446285725","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}