Illuminating, through ethnographic inquiry, how individual agents "make" language policy in everyday social practice, this volume advances the growing field of language planning and policy using a critical sociocultural approach. From this perspective, language policy is conceptualized not only as official acts and documents, but as language-regulating modes of human interaction, negotiation, and production mediated by relations of power. Using this conceptual framework, the volume addresses ...

This excellent introduction to sociology for social work students explains how sociology is connected to and fundamental for effective social work practice. Co-written by a sociologist, social worker and service user, this essential guide to sociology also comes with access to an exciting companion website offering the reader downloads, web links, powerpoint slides and case studies.

This Handbook gives a comprehensive overview of the theory and practice of grounded theory, taking into account the many attempts to revise and refine Glaser and Strauss' original formulation.

This practical introduction to using autoethnography as a research method, provides background to the method, and covers the necessary writing skills, considering some of the criticisms of the approach, and providing worked examples throughout.

Helping readers to fully understand the ins and outs of case study research, this book examines the many aspects of case study methodology

Provides a concise, accessible introduction to the key elements of the theory and practice of CBT for absolute beginners. For anyone who wants a clear, focused introduction to the complexities of CBT, this book can be used as a springboard to more in-depth material.

Not just another psychology textbook, this book combines practical social work alongside sound academic analysis.

A highly practical book that reflects the most frequently asked questions put to the BACP's advice line.

A student guide to developing a strong relationship with counselling clients

From a best-selling social work author, this book is about assessment and intervention, in other words what you actually do as a social worker.