Modern social work theory. /
Malcolm Payne
- 3rd ed.
- London: Palgrave/Macmillan., 2005
- xviii, 366 p.: ill. ;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents: Part I: Thinking about social work theory- The construction of social work theory -- Using social work theory in practice -- Issues in social work practice theory -- Part II: Reviewing social work theory- Psychodynamic perspectives -- Crisis intervention and task-centred models -- Cognitive-behavioural theories -- Systems and ecological perspectives -- Social psychology and social constuction -- Humasism , existentialism and spirituality -- Social and community development -- From radical to critical perspectives -- Feminist perspectives -- Anti-discrimination and cultural and ethnic sensitivity -- Empowerment and advocacy --