There exists a totally unknown system that codifies the very specific manner in which we think, feel and behave. It reveals the influence on us of planetary energies. The 12-Type Enneagram is complete
This book presents both solution focused and narrative approaches to brief counseling. Acknowledging the expertise of ordinary people in devising solutions to their problems, it reflects the current i
Sibling relationships have received relatively little attention in the study of family relationships, but they can be crucial to professionals' understanding of the children and families they work wit
This book argues that masculine identity is in deep crisis in Western culture - the old forms are disintegrating, while men struggle to establish new relations with women and with each other. This boo
The first major study of the history of British "bad girls", this book uses a wide range of professional, popular, and personal texts to explore the experiences of girls in the 20th century juvenile j
The difficulty of teaching sociology to social work students lies in how to draw out the key issues in a way that is accessible, manages the sheer scale of material available, and highlights applicati
This is a critical overview of theories of the welfare state pitched at advanced undergraduates and postgraduates on courses taught in political science, sociology, social policy, and philosophy. It e
Fitzpatrick (social and political theory, U. of Nottingham, UK) continues his effort to understand the social and political ideas that influence social polices and public reform in Britain. He conside
Developing mental health team effectiveness requires that we explore both how people work together and the context of the team itself. This text, by an acknowledged authority in the field, examines th
Feminist theories of social work have been criticised in recent years for treating women as a uniform category and displaying insufficient sensitivity to the complex ways in which other social divisio
In this important text, Malcolm Payne shows how team members in care services can use networking and teambuilding to strengthen their practice by being open to work with wider networks of agencies, pr
Based on extensive participant observation research, a life-history model is presented to explain why very few of those who come into contact with narcotics become problematic consumers; that is make
Mahon (University College Galway) defends de Beauvoir's existentialist feminism against the many reproaches which have been leveled against it over several decades, including the criticism that it is
Fourteen essays, presented by Thompson (U. of Liverpool), reflect a variety of theoretical approaches to loss theory as they explore loss and grief associated with death and other life experiences. Ea
Gender and Mental Health provides a critical introduction to the ways in which gender affects mental health experiences and mental health service use. The volume is unique in including a policy perspe
Read this book to gain an understanding of the knowledge, values and skills required for effective practice in the field of intellectual disability and the opportunities which this work offers for mul
Can offenders be rehabilitated? Can this be done in ways that benefit the community as a whole, as well as offenders? This book explores the history, theory, practice and effectiveness of rehabilitati
Society is undergoing change, and, as a result, social welfare services - including social work - are being transformed. This book explores the sociological basis of contemporary society and shows ho
Social workers and social care practitioners are increasingly required to engage directly with matters relating to sex and sexuality in their everyday work. Policies and guidance on how to approach th
