The social care evidence base reveals a distinct preference for qualitative methods covering
a broad range of social care topics. This review provides an introduction to the different ways …

• Summary: This paper reviews the existing literature that seeks to conceptualize the
operation of power, from modernist ideas of power as a 'thing'that may be possessed, to a …

Tis book provides a core of material for your social work studies in the early stages of the
professional qualifying degree programme for social workers, as well as foundation material …

Background Involvement of mental health‐care patients in the decision‐making processes is
considered to be an ethical requirement. Health‐care systems worldwide are increasingly …

" Human need is a central but contested concept in social policy and the social sciences.
This book provides an accessible overview of the subject using concepts and debates from …

Background There is growing evidence that people with dementia want to participate in
research and benefit from their involvement. However, little attention has been given to date …

Dorothy N. Gamble and Marie Weil differentiate among a range of intervention methods to
provide a comprehensive and effective guide to working with communities. Presenting eight …

At SAGE we take sustainability seriously. Most of our products are printed in the UK using
FSC papers and boards. When we print overseas we ensure sustainable papers are used …

Recent attempts to'modernise'social work have emphasised the importance of collaboration,
partnership, and participation with individual users of services and the wider community …

It is easy to show that the UK Government rarely conducts 'evidence-based policymaking',
but not to describe a politically feasible use of evidence in Westminster politics. Rather, we …