Social Work with Older People
- ISBN-10
- 033364168X
- ISBN-13
- 9780333641682
- Series
- Social Work With Older People
- Category
- Aged
- Pages
- 150
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1996
- Authors
- Mary Dixon, Mary Marshall
Description
Social work with older people must now be a priority given recent policy changes. This third edition of a highly regarded text introduces the social worker new to this field to the broad range of issues, knowledge and skills required. It is written by two social workers who have long experience of working with older people. Jargon-free and laced with case material, the book aims to demonstrate that this is a challenging and rewarding field, deserving of the best of social work practice.
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Other editions
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- 2012-03-16
- 256 pages
- Ebook
- McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
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- 2012-03-01
- 256 pages
- Paperback
- McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
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