TY - BOOK AU - Thompson,Neil TI - Understanding social work: preparing for practice SN - 9781350399167 (pbk.) : AV - HV40 .T51375 2024 PY - 2024/// CY - London PB - Bloomsbury Academic KW - Social service KW - Society KW - ukslc N1 - Previous edition: London: Red Globe Press, 2020; Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - What is social work? How is it carried out? What skills does it require? Focusing on the challenges of achieving good practice, this popular textbook reflects on recent developments in social work within the context of contemporary society, law and policy. Getting to the heart of what this profession is all about, it offers an excellent foundation for anyone wanting a better understanding of the social work role ER -