Ethics and Values in Social Work

by Sarah Banks

The second edition of this book has been substantially revised and updated to take account of policy developments and changes in social work practice in the UK and other countries. These include the continuing trend towards the mixed economy of welfare, evidence based practice and the implications for professional ethics in social work. New case studies from trainee and experienced social workers are included and a new chapter covers character and relationship based approaches to ethics.

Genres: Social Work

240 pages, Paperback

First published August 14, 1995

Reviews

[sophia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Full of information with a lot to take in. Thought provoking, extremely relatable, reassuring and encouraging.

[Amanda Harrison · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tough reading but loads of valid points from a wide range of perspectives.

[Daniel Clemence · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is good to see applied ethics now and then. Ethics and Values in Social Work is a good example of applied ethics. Using a mixture of normative ethical theories and practical guidelines, this book is an example of how to apply a strong theoretical background to a situation. The book starts with an analysis of the two main ethical theories of Kantianism versus Utilitarianism before going more in-depth in looking at other theories and examining how this should be applied. There is a strong amount of research and clear referencing, using the Harvard style referencing common in textbooks. A useful guide for those interested in combining social work with ethical theory.

[Helen Vela · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Naomi · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought the best part of the book was the case studies at the end, which analysed the various ethical problems and dilemmas within social work.