“This book is a reassuring, thorough and essential guide to the world of social work theories and methods…This 4th Edition deserves to find a place on every social work reading list and bookshelf.”Professor Richard Ingram, University of Dundee, Scotland, UK“Based on the belief that all socia…
“This updated accessible pocketbook is a helpful addition for all practitioners and decision makers operating within the Mental Health Act process.”Jason Brandon, Mental Health Social Work Lead, Office of the Chief Social Worker for Adults, England, UK“This book’s remarkable strength lies in…
"This new edition retains the excellent structure and tone of previous editions whilst bringing the text and examples up to date, reflecting the changing and dynamic social world we live and research in." Dr Steven Gascoigne, Assistant Professor, Centre for Lifelong Learning, University of Warwick,…
The fifth edition of Starting from the Child? reintroduces a question mark in its title. It explores whether, in light of increasing pressures from inspection, assessment and government reforms, it is still possible to plan a curriculum and pedagogy ‘starting from the child’. Julie Fisher’s ov…
This edited collection continues the call for evolving multicultural dialogues within education and the wider social sciences. Dialogue and education are essential tools that can help tackle some of the biggest cultural problems we are facing, including post-Coronavirus education realities. The cont…
“It is my belief that this book should be included on the reading list of all ODP programmes and Perioperative HEI Programmes.”John Dade RODP, PGCMedEd, Immediate Past President – The Association for Perioperative Practice“This book is suitable for both pre-registration learners and post r…
“This new edition of an indispensable textbook… covers a huge range of topics illustrated by case studies and practical activities. It will enable schools to navigate through the complex challenges they meet on a daily basis, making education both inclusive and effective for all.”Uta Frith, Em…
Existing and ongoing conceptual debates continue to shape how we perceive multiculturalism and other concepts that can be applied to education. Political and social consequences allow an examination of integration in contemporary policy contexts. Issues of faith schooling and citizenship remain as o…
“This book should be read by research students, early career researchers, social work practitioners as well as doctoral supervisors new to IPA, who will all find it helpful and insightful.” Dr Angie Bartoli, School of Social Sciences Student Experience Manager, Principal Lecturer in Social Work…
“In the context of one of the most difficult times for art and design education that I can remember, Dr Rachel Payne’s timely volume gives hope; it provides a valuable and inspirational resource for established and aspiring creative practitioners concerned with meaningful teaching and learning.…
