A Brief Introduction to Social Work Theory Paperback – 29 May 2009

An easy to read book which makes theory easy to understand and apply to practice. This book is Ideal for both students and practitioners to refer to.This book has been a great help throughout my studies. I have referred to this in nearly all of my assignments and throughout my placements. I would recommend this book to all students. Compact, accessible and great value.

This book is a brief but erudite introduction to social work theory. David Howe's prose is considered, concise, and well written; his book presents the key theoretical constructs as well as the history underpinning modern social work. He also has the ability to translate complex, sometime abstruse, theories or ideas into clear and comprehensible expalnations. For this reason it is the fasvoured text of many of my students studying social work theory. In my view it is the best short introduction to the subject and I would recommend it to anyone studying social work or social care.

I have just started a post grad in Social Work having had no background in theories. Similarly as the reviewer above, my lecturer too couldn't recommend this book enough (along with the Blackwell Companion) and I have to say that it is simply and wonderfully written and gives excellent explanations into such difficult theories/philosophies such as Post MOdernism and the difference between Reflexivity and Reflectivity. Really love Howe! I wish everyone would write like him! He is a joy to read!

I am currently at the beginning of my social work training and university lectures have flown through psychological and sociological theories far too quickly. I found this book really clear, small enough to carry with me at all times whilst containing the necessary direction for further reading and insight.I am sure I will be reaching for this book many times in the next couple of years!

I love this little book of theories. I've used it for every essay so it's been an absolute bargain. Straightforward and easy to understand. Would defo get this if you're starting a social work degree!

Recently received this book and is becoming very useful and is accessible for all theories. Great author.

This is my best and go to read on social work theories. Language is simple, easy to read and understand for a beginner like me. I have been recommending it to all my course mates. Can't praise it enough.

Excellent book as an introduction to social work, good for reference material, well sourced, a refreshing light read full of indepth knowledge without the overkill :)