Combining inter-disciplinary resources from sociology, history, communication and media studies and cultural studies, Matthew David unpacks the economics, psychology and philosophy of file-sharing.

Covering a core topic on the curriculum, this book provides students with the key knowledge and skills that they need for practice and is fully up-to-date, incorporating the findings of the Munro Report (2011).

Now in its Second Edition, this straightforward book introduces students to research. Specific to social work, it is widely used on undergraduate programmes.

An introduction to performance management for social workers

'The world is never how it should be or how we want it to be, but this book helps in getting through.'Chris Yuill, Lecturer of Sociology, Robert Gordon University

Showcases the value of professional work with young people as it is practiced in diverse forms, and in locations from around the world.

Split into three parts, this book considers what is meant by disadvantage and marginalisation, how this can come about and the impact this may have on lives, before unpicking the key knowledge and skills needed to practice effectively with individuals and groups.

As well as using concept maps, mind maps and other visual techniques used to consider theory-based inquiry, this text combines an exploration of the core elements of 'theory' with relevant theoretical examples drawn from biology, psychology, sociology, critical traditions, and integrative efforts.

The authors outline the historical and emerging trends in the field of medical social work, from end-of-life and palliative care to the role of the social worker and health disparities.

The go-to resource for supporting students through difficulties they may face when completing their studies online.