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Author: Sarah Galvani (University of Bedfordshire.)
Publisher: Bristol University Press
Imprint: Policy Press
Dimensions:
Width: 17.20cm
, Height: 1.80cm
, Length: 24.00cm
Weight: 0.517kg
ISBN: 9781847421166
ISBN 10: 1847421164
Pages: 296
Publication Date: 16 May 2012
Audience:
College/higher education
,
Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
"" Sarah Galvani has produced a very important text. Substance misuse difficulties, in all their complexity, are woven into the fabric of society. People with difficulties sometimes noticed more for the problems they cause than the problems they face. This comprehensive text helps us to address both ethics and practise and will go a long way to build practitioner confidence and effectiveness. "" --Rhoda Emlyn-Jones, Cardiff County Council and Consultant to Welsh Government IFSS. ""Sarah Galvani has written an excellent text, which will vastly improve social workers knowledge of and skills in how to deal with alcohol and drug problems in their daily practice."" --Richard Velleman, University of Bath. ""An excellent and timely book. Its clear focus on social work practice and values is anchored in relevant research evidence, making it an invaluable resource for students and qualified practitioners."" Rachel Lart, University of Bristol
Sarah Galvani has produced a very important text. Substance misuse difficulties, in all their complexity, are woven into the fabric of society. People with difficulties sometimes noticed more for the problems they cause than the problems they face. This comprehensive text helps us to address both ethics and practise and will go a long way to build practitioner confidence and effectiveness. --Rhoda Emlyn-Jones, Cardiff County Council and Consultant to Welsh Government IFSS. Sarah Galvani has written an excellent text, which will vastly improve social workers knowledge of and skills in how to deal with alcohol and drug problems in their daily practice. --Richard Velleman, University of Bath. An excellent and timely book. Its clear focus on social work practice and values is anchored in relevant research evidence, making it an invaluable resource for students and qualified practitioners. Rachel Lart, University of Bristol This book is excellent, not least because it is much needed and long overdue. DrugLink
Sarah Galvani has produced a very important text. Substance misuse difficulties, in all their complexity, are woven into the fabric of society. People with difficulties sometimes noticed more for the problems they cause than the problems they face. This comprehensive text helps us to address both ethics and practise and will go a long way to build practitioner confidence and effectiveness. --Rhoda Emlyn-Jones, Cardiff County Council and Consultant to Welsh Government IFSS. Sarah Galvani has written an excellent text, which will vastly improve social workers knowledge of and skills in how to deal with alcohol and drug problems in their daily practice. --Richard Velleman, University of Bath. An excellent and timely book. Its clear focus on social work practice and values is anchored in relevant research evidence, making it an invaluable resource for students and qualified practitioners. Rachel Lart, University of Bristol
Author Information
Sarah Galvani is a Registered Social Worker, a Principal Research Fellow and Assistant Director of the Tilda Goldberg Centre for Social Work and Social Care based at the University of Bedfordshire. Her practice in the UK and USA includes work with adults who are homeless, experience mental distress, have alcohol and other drug problems, and are victims of domestic abuses. She also loves riding her motorbike, walking on Lake District Fells and supports Liverpool Football Club.
