Social Policy and Social Work

Relevant to undergraduate students and researchers of social policy and social work, and professionals in related areas, this book enables readers to develop a critical understanding of how social policy is related to social work both practically and theoretically. It covers a wide area including community care, older people, offenders, children, mental health and disability. All these areas are considered within various anti-discriminatory frameworks. Helpful learning aids include chapter summaries, exercises and further reading recommendations, making this book an accessible and practical route towards understanding the links between social work and social policy.