Social Work with Young PeopleISBN: 978-0-7456-3912-3
Hardcover
224 pages
September 2008, Polity
Other Available Formats: Paperback
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Four star review in Community Care
"Roger Smith has a wide understanding of the theory and practice
of work with young people, which he makes available to readers in a
way that is both accessible and scholarly. The book has real depth
and intellectual rigour, and a sustained relevance to
practice."
Nigel Thomas, University of Central Lancashire
"This book represents a very welcome and substantial addition to
the literature on social work with young people. Taking as its
starting point the problematic nature of youth, and the uncertainty
surrounding contemporary social work, it skillfully, and in depth,
explores the contextual implications of these two themes, drawing
on a wide range of research, policy and theoretical material. This
provides a robust and coherent foundation for a concluding
discussion of providing effective social work practice with young
people."
Mike Stein, University of York
"Roger Smith's book is an excellent critical introduction for
social work students and practitioners on working with young
people. Blending theory, research and practice it challenges
assumptions, champions a user-centred aproach and promotes social
justice to this contested and contentious area of practice."
Hugh McLaughlin, School of Community, Health Sciences and
Social Care