Includes bibliographical references (pages 183-201) and index.
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI Available via World Wide Web.
Part I : Theory: Explaining the world and understanding our practice -- Understanding theory in practice -- Foundations of theory in social work -- Economics, politics and the organizational delivery of social work -- Critical and radical theories -- Theories of human development -- Theories of systems and relationships -- Theories of risk and vulnerability -- Part II: Practice: Using theory in our work with people -- Applying theory in practice -- Children and their families -- Foster and kinship care -- Offenders -- Physical disabilities -- Mental distress -- Learning disabilities and autism -- Older people