The first edition of this book brought difficult questions about selfhood together with equally awkward issues of power & the social. Not since Mead or Goffman perhaps had this been attempted in such a useful way & in such an assured & accessible text. This completely reworked second edition retains all of these virtues & takes the original analysis into new territory not least with new chapters on gender & class. If youre interested in identity
- particularly how identity works
- this book is essential reading
- Richard Jenkins Professor of Sociology Sheffield University. This is a foundational book beautifully framed for this new century. The old theories of self & identity must be revisited in these times of global & cultural transformation. What kinds of selves are now available to us? Which theories best help us make sense out of who we are today. Burkitt brilliantly charts a path through this complex set of issues & we owe him a huge debt for doing so
- Norman K. Denzin Distinguished Research Professor of Communications Sociology & Humanities University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. This new completely revised version builds on the popular success of the first edition. It seeks to answer the basic social question of who am I? by developing an understanding of self-identity as formed in social relations & social activity. Comprehensive jargon-free & authoritative it will be required reading on courses in self & society identity & personality formation. Praise for the first edition: A masterpiece of scholarly analysis & a book that should be read by anyone interested in either personality or social behaviour
- Contemporary Psychology". Burkitt deserves praise for the clarity with which he presents his overview of the relevant theories for the cogency which he offers his own critiques of these theories & for his commitment to thinking dialectically about the self
- " Theory & Psychology". A very valuable contribution to its field
- " Sociology". Burkitt offers a discerning discussion! The volume is essential reading for anyone concerned with this challenging problem
- " Choice"."







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The first & only guide to supercharging the effectiveness of your tradeshow/event strategies with social media & virtual events! Renowned industry consultant & thought leader Traci Browne covers every step of the process revealing what works (and what doesnt). She offers practical advice realistic examples & actionable ideas for companies of all sizes in both B2B & B2C markets. Packed with realistic examples & ideas that can be implemented immediately. ...

The Internet didnt kill TV! It has become its best friend. Americans are watching more television than ever before & were engaging online at the same time were tuning in. Social media has created a new & powerful backchannel" fueling the renaissance of live broadcasts. Mobile & tablet devices allow us to watch & experience television whenever & wherever we want. & "connected TVs" blend web & television content into a unified big screen experience bringing us back into our living rooms. Social TV examines the changing (and complex) television landscape & helps brands navigate its many emerging & exciting marketing & advertising opportunities. Social TV topics include:* Leveraging the "second screen" to drive synched & deeper brand engagement* Using social ratings analytics tools to find & target lean-forward audiences* Aligning brand messaging to content as it travels time-shifted across devices* Determining the best strategy to approach marketing via connected TVs* Employing addressable TV advertising to maximize content relevancy* Testing & learning from the most cutting-edge emerging TV innovations The rise of one technology doesnt always mean the end of another. Discover how this convergence has created new marketing opportunities for your br&." ...

With chapters contributed by the foremost social work scholars this edited text highlights key social policy issues from both a domestic & international perspective. Its opening chapters introduce social welfare policy & its history laying a framework for the more specialized chapters that follow. In-depth & cutting edge this book is aligned with social work accreditation standards (EPAS). ...

Social Work: An introduction to contemporary practice has quickly established itself as a leading & uniquely comprehensive introduction to the field. Essential knowledge & skills are examined with authority & depth & key debates approached in an accessible informative & engaging way. Underpinned by research & advice to make close illustrative links with practice it stimulates interest & actively engages the reader. Richly supported throughout with examples & real-life case scenarios the text encourages the reader to adopt a critical & reflective approach. Furthermore believing that social work exists to help people through complex & painful transitions in life the authors set the relationship at the heart of social work practice. This text is essential reading for social work students on undergraduate & postgraduate training programmes newly qualified social workers & practitioners in a variety of settings ...

Law & ethics are two vital aspects of social work
- all social workers need to practise according to the law & their codes of ethics
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It is necessary for social work students to understand fully how people develop & how the different stages of life from birth to older adulthood require them to use different skills & approaches. Covering all stages of the life course this essential guide looks at the ways in which people develop before birth as babies & children through to adolescence & on to young middle & older adulthood. With this knowledge embedded social workers are able to establish & maintain effective partnerships with both service users & other professionals. ...

This new edition provides a thorough grounding in the key issues in mental health. It highlights the key issues in this complex & sensitive area of practice & helps students to understand the latest policy & practice issues. The book looks at various aspects of Mental Health Law including the Mental Capacity Act 2005 & the recent amendments to the 1983 Mental Health Act. The author is careful to apply these laws to everyday practice in an accessible & user-friendly way. This new edition

Includes:: updates to key policy areas such as Putting People First (2007) & No Voice (2007).

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Multi-agency working is a dominant characteristic of emerging policy & practice across the range of social care settings. While this challenging activity places considerable demands at both practice & policy levels when done well service users agree it offers enhanced service provision. When delivered ineffectively it can be frustrating & disempowering. This stimulating introductory text explores the challenges & opportunities for social-work education & practice within the context of multi-agency working. It: brings together leading experts from across a range of disciplines including criminology mental health child protection drugs & alcohol & education to give the reader insights into different social care settings;

Includes:: perspectives of those using services as well as describing the relevant legal & policy context & offering an overview of key research findings; & contains trigger questions & a recommended resources section within each chapter. With an emphasis on identifying learning that can inform future practice this text will be an essential text for both qualifying & post qualifying social workers who will go on to practice in diverse & assorted settings.

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An understanding of social policy is vital for engaging practically with social work values dealing with political & ethical questions about responsibility rights our understanding of the good society. This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to social policy tailored to the needs of a social work audience. Jonathan Dickens analyses current policies & policy themes relevant to social work & locates them in the context of fundamental social policy principles & debates. He discusses the nature of social policy & its relationship to social work & covers essential themes such as: service user participation & involvement the balance between individual; societal & state responsibility for peoples wellbeing; the proper roles of the state; the private sector; voluntary organisations & the family; the relationships between needs rights & choices; the purposes & challenges of professional social work; & the meanings of inclusion & personalisation. Each chapter ends with activities for reflection & analysis & suggestions for further reading. Social Work & Social Policy" is invaluable for students undertaking social work qualifying courses all of whom are required to demonstrate an understanding of the social policy contexts of practice." ...