What are my values? What are the values of others around me? What are the values & ethics of the social work profession? An awareness of our own ethical assumptions & how these inform our practice is crucial for the student social worker. The second edition of this bestselling book is now split into two parts. Part 1 considers the foundations of every persons values & provides a background to moral philosophy. Part 2 examines key ethical issues & how they determine practice such as using power allocating resources treating others with respect & celebrating diversity. For the second edition two new chapters have been added to the book on:
- The political dimension in ethical decision making
- Realism as a guiding ethical principle. Written in a uniquely straightforward style everyday social work practice is the key focus throughout. Every chapter
Includes:: interactive exercises & case studies challenging students to reflect on a range of practical dilemmas. Chris Beckett & Andrew Maynards book is essential reading for all undergraduate & postgraduate social work students.