{"product_id":"professional-development-in-social-work-janet-seden-9780415553353","title":"Professional Development in Social Work: Complex Issues in Practice","description":"\u003cp\u003eSocial work practice in the twenty-first century is continually changing. Contemporary practitioners work in complex areas and have to do so quickly and competently. This text helps qualified social workers, as well as those about to qualify, to build on their initial studies in order to develop professionally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe volume considers not just what you need to know to practice, but how you develop in criticality and capability - in particular, how you can respond effectively in times of uncertainty and change to become more effective. It examines new roles, identities and contexts, including some international perspectives and the impact of globalisation. Each chapter discusses the contexts of practice (such as law, policies and theories); the contributions made both by those who practice social work and those who use its services; and the capabilities and skills that social workers need to develop in order to deal with complexity in social work. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaking use of The Open University's expertise in providing cutting edge but accessible course materials and its distinct approach to social work practice, this textbook includes underpinning knowledge, practical applications and critical reflexivity. It includes questions for further reflection and application, plentiful examples and suggestions for further reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAimed at the newly qualified practitioner and the developing professional, \u003cem\u003eProfessional Development in Social Work\u003c\/em\u003e is written by a team of authors with extensive practice and teaching experience. It will be particularly useful to students undertaking post-qualifying training or in the final year of their qualifying studies. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Janet Seden\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0415553350\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780415553353\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/06\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.14lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.56d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2011 pg. 140","brand":"Janet Seden","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48064932446463,"sku":"9780415553353","price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ffa35703-c380-4c15-8674-1684f4afbde0.jpg?v=1768672007","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/professional-development-in-social-work-janet-seden-9780415553353","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}