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A comprehensive introduction to the field, with contributions from leading experts that illuminate the focus and purpose of social work. * New edition of THE leading social work textbook for undergraduates * Provides comprehensive coverage of all subject areas relevant to a career in social work * Covers the reasons for social work, the application of knowledge to practice, the practice context, and its psychosocial framework * Gives detailed coverage of the perspectives of service users, carers and the Disabled People's Movement * The book brings together material on children and families side-by-side with detailed accounts of work with adult service users * Each chapter lists five key points, three questions for discussion, and three recommendations for further reading