Key issues in health and social care

This book is a learning resource for students in health and social care. It provides an overview of foundational issues and core themes in the field and introduces key areas of debate, moving from an introductory level to in-depth discussion as the book progresses. The first part sets the scene, addressing introductory psychology and sociology, social policy, equality and diversity, skills for practice, and working with people. The second part extends the detail and sophistication of the discussion. It considers key themes such as the contribution of philosophy and politics; criminal justice; management of services;the relationship between place and wellbeing; research in health and social care; theories of counselling; housing and the built environment. The third andfinal part looks at discrete areas of practice such as mental health; substance abuse, protection work; health promotion; disability studies; working with men; child welfare and public responsibility.

• ISBN: 978-0-415-47637-9
• Editorial: Routledge
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 416
• Fecha Publicación: 07/09/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés