By drawing from biological, psychological and sociological perspectives, the book aims to provide social work students with a theoretically informed basis to observe, understand, and interpret people's behaviours in ways that will contribute to excellent practice.

This book explains the wide basis of perspectives on which we build an understanding of people's behaviours and why we respond in the way we do.

The portfolio is an essential part of the summative assessment within qualifying social work programmes. This book shows how students can use the portfolio to demonstrate their learning in terms of developing core knowledge, values and skills.

A leading text in the field of social work skills and methods, illustrating how these two are linked, with a grounding in theory.

A definitive textbook on adult services, bringing the topic alive for students with a perspective and depth of understanding.

Suitable for students on placement in adult services or voluntary organizations and social work practitioners working with older people, this title offers an approach to working with older people and provides an introduction to the legislation, policy, theory and research needed by social workers.

This book will meet students' and practitioners' needs for guidance on how to become 'real-life' ethical solution-focused helpers in health and social care settings.

This book is a comprehensive textbook which discusses the major issues in special education.