Collins dictionary

de John Pierson, Martin Thomas

"Fully revised and updated, this new edition of the Collins Dictionary of Social Work includes much new material, covering more of Britain's constantly evolving social landscape." "Designed particularly for students in further and higher education who are preparing for careers in child care, psychiatric nursing, residential care, community care, counseling, the probation service, and social work." "An invaluable reference aid for those taking health and local-authority sponsored NVQs in care." "Structured to allow readers to progress from a basic understanding of the key concepts to a more detailed knowledge of the complex issues behind them."--BOOK JACKET.