Values and Ethics in Social Work Practice Third Edition

Good book- simple and straight forward. Easy for students to follow and great for them to consider. This is not an easy subject to teach but this book helps shed light on a few complex issues. — Dr Jadwiga Leigh ― drupal Published On: 2015-02-28

Provides a different perspective to ethical practice — Dr Rose Envy ― drupal Published On: 2020-01-16

This is an excellent introductory-level text to help social work students begin to understand the deeper philosophical foundations of social work ethics.
Dr Lesley Deacon, Senior Lecturer, University of Sunderland — Lesley Deacon ― drupal Published On: 2015-03-31

Provides useful case examples around the ethical dilemmas faced in social work practice. — Miss Jackie Yaskey ― drupal Published On: 2015-03-12

A straightforward, accessible text for students developing their understanding of values and their importance to the profession. Case studies and activities are well chosen, and support learning. — Mr Dave Mason ― drupal Published On: 2015-03-13

We are already recommending the previous edition of this text and are happy to recommend this updated addition — Mr John Sturgeon ― drupal Published On: 2015-04-13

Values and Ethics in Social Work Practice is an excellent book to aid reflection on how ethics underpins decision making in social work, and develops an understanding of how values influence our approach to practice. — Mrs Amanda Hill ― drupal Published On: 2015-01-20

Easily readable for our students who do not have a background in welfare work. — Mrs Bridget Main ― drupal Published On: 2015-04-13

This books provides a comprehensive overview of the subject of values and ethics. It is easy to read and understand without being too simplistic. — Mrs Caroline Larmour ― drupal Published On: 2015-06-09

Helpful text which gives clear understanding of the issues faced in the context of Social care. Easily understandable by learners — Mrs Marion McGuire ― drupal Published On: 2014-11-11

An excellent book for examining values and ethical dilemmas encountered in a social worker′s daily practice. This topic is part of an assignment so is very useful for students. — Mrs Ruth Mawdsley ― drupal Published On: 2015-06-05

A well constructed text that gives students a good grounding in values and ethnics in social work practice. it a easy read text which students have enjoyed using — Ms Gerri Capper ― drupal Published On: 2015-02-23

This is a well-structured and well-written book on values in relation to social work. It is pleasing to see chapters on values in relation to managing risk, professional accountability, working in an organisation and advocacy. The introduction comes from an AOP perspective and this is well-rationalised as a context for values in social work practice. The book is well-grounded by including an overview of traditional professional value conceptualisations such as Kant rationality and Mill′s utilitarianism, as well as a brief overview of classic social work conceptualisations such as by Biestek and Timms. My only quibble is that I thought that there should have been a little more on the universal professional principle of ′at least – do no harm′. It is difficult to rival the book by Sarah Banks, but I think that this does so! — Professor Brian Taylor ― drupal Published On: 2014-12-11