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In Social Work – The Basics, Mark Doel explores social work from historical, local, and global perspectives, with a keen eye to political context, cultural diversity, and the possibilities for change. In this fascinating second edition, social workers portray their life’s work as objects. Social work is revealed as a profession, a calling, and a career. Lorrie Greenhouse Gardella, Professor of Social Work, Southern Connecticut State University, USA The international dimension of social work is a feature of this book with examples drawn from around the world. This second edition sets social work in a broad political landscape with inclusive and diverse illustrations that engage all readers. Donna Guy, Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology, Aotearoa/NZ Mark Doel is recognised as a key figure in social work education with his ability to blend theory and practice so effectively. This important text illustrates nicely how well deserved that reputation is. Social work is a highly demanding but rewarding profession. This book serves an important purpose in making sure that newcomers to the profession get off to a good start in terms of rising to the challenges and appreciating the rewards. Neil Thompson, visiting professor at the Open University, UK

In Social Work - The Basics, Mark Doel explores social work from historical, local, and global perspectives, with a keen eye to political context, cultural diversity, and the possibilities for change. In this fascinating second edition, social workers portray their life's work as objects. Social work is revealed as a profession, a calling, and a career. Lorrie Greenhouse Gardella, Professor of Social Work, Southern Connecticut State University, USA The international dimension of social work is a feature of this book with examples drawn from around the world. This second edition sets social work in a broad political landscape with inclusive and diverse illustrations that engage all readers. Donna Guy, Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology, Aotearoa/NZ Mark Doel is recognised as a key figure in social work education with his ability to blend theory and practice so effectively. This important text illustrates nicely how well deserved that reputation is. Social work is a highly demanding but rewarding profession. This book serves an important purpose in making sure that newcomers to the profession get off to a good start in terms of rising to the challenges and appreciating the rewards. Neil Thompson, visiting professor at the Open University, UK

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Mark Doel is Emeritus Professor of Social Work at Sheffield Hallam University, England. He has a wealth of experience in social work – practising, teaching and writing about it. He has worked in the UK, USA, Eastern Europe and Russia. He is the author of Rights and Wrongs in Social Work (2016) and Social Work in 42 Objects (2017).

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