search for books and compare prices
cover image
Understanding Social Work: Preparing for Practice
Price
Store
Arrives
Preparing
Shipping

Jump quickly to results on these stores:

The price is the lowest for any condition, which may be new or used; other conditions may also be available.
Jump down to see edition details for: Paperback
Bibliographic Detail
Publisher Gardners Books
Publication date April 1, 2005
Pages 224
Binding Paperback
Edition 2
Book category Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9781403942029
ISBN-10 1403942021
Dimensions 0.50 by 6.25 by 9 in.
Weight 0.75 lbs.
Original list price $39.20
Amazon.com says people who bought this book also bought:
Social Work Methods and Skills
Summaries and Reviews
Summary
Provides a superb introduction to the nature of social work: its legal and policy base, the knowledge, skills and values involved, and the challenges and pitfalls practitioners face. This new edition has been updated to include recent developments in the field.
Amazon.com description: Product Description: Social work is both a demanding and rewarding profession. This book provides a helpful introduction to the nature of social work, its legal and policy base, the knowledge, skills and values involved, and the challenges and pitfalls practitioners face. Intended as a guide for those considering or beginning a career in social work, this text should prove useful to anyone wanting a better understanding of social work and its significant contribution to tackling social problems.

Editions
Paperback
Book cover for 9780230221802 Book cover for 9780333717493 Book cover for 9781137497093 Book cover for 9781403942029
 
4th edition from Palgrave Macmillan (May 22, 2015)
9781137497093 | details & prices | 221 pages | 6.25 × 9.50 × 0.75 in. | 0.82 lbs | List price $39.00
3 edition from Palgrave Macmillan (June 15, 2009)
9780230221802 | details & prices | 229 pages | 6.00 × 9.00 × 0.50 in. | 0.90 lbs | List price $39.00
About: In an extensive update to reflect the recent developments in theory and practice, the new edition of Understanding Social Work covers the basics in an easy-to-comprehend style.
The price comparison is for this edition
2 edition from Gardners Books (April 1, 2005)
9781403942029 | details & prices | 224 pages | 6.25 × 9.00 × 0.50 in. | 0.75 lbs | List price $39.20
About: Provides a superb introduction to the nature of social work: its legal and policy base, the knowledge, skills and values involved, and the challenges and pitfalls practitioners face.
from Macmillan Pub Ltd (March 1, 2000)
9780333717493 | details & prices | 190 pages | 6.00 × 9.00 × 0.50 in. | 0.75 lbs | List price $52.50
About: Social work is both a demanding and rewarding profession.
With M. J. Farrel | from Penguin USA (September 1, 1985); titled "Devoted Ladies"
9780140161014 | details & prices | List price $6.95
This edition also contains Devoted Ladies
About: George Playfair, an Irish gentleman, tries to save Jane from her destructive relationship with Jessica, who is cruelly possessive

Pricing is shown for items sent to or within the U.S., excluding shipping and tax. Please consult the store to determine exact fees. No warranties are made express or implied about the accuracy, timeliness, merit, or value of the information provided. Information subject to change without notice. isbn.nu is not a bookseller, just an information source.