An essential introduction to rights-based approaches in social policy, this text critically explores how social rights underpin human wellbeing and is ideal for students and researchers in social policy and related applied social science, socio-legal studies and social development fields.

Social Theory and Education Research is an advanced and accessible text that illustrates the diverse ways in which social theories can be applied to educational research methodologies.

A complete guide to preparing for, carrying out and writing up a social work assignment or project, this book uses friendly advice and practical guidance to support students at every stage, whether writing up quantitative research findings or carrying out a literature review.

Placements can be one of the most exciting parts of your social work training but also one of the most daunting. This guide helps you to make the most of your practice learning opportunities. It highlights how you can make the most of your placement, as well as anticipating some of the problem areas and pitfalls to avoid.

Promoting health and wellbeing is an essential part of all effective social work. This text encourages thinking about the social, political, cultural, emotional, spiritual, economic and spatial aspects of health and wellbeing, and how they impact on the unique strengths and challenges of working with particular populations and communities.

This revised second edition of Social Work: The Basics is an insightful introduction to the often misrepresented world of social work. This accessible book presents a broad view of contemporary social work, exploring its roots and its possible future.

Offers an insight into social work from the perspectives of those 'on the inside', that is, service users, carers and practitioners. Focusing on issues for good practice in social work and social work education, this book is suitable for students and academics of social work and social policy, as well as for social work professionals.