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Social exclusion is a subject of major importance in contemporary social work and has been a core feature of social policy developments in the UK and Europe in

This lively and engaging book is an adaptation of the bestselling introductory social work book available in Australia. This edition has been thoroughly revised

Social exclusion is a subject of major importance in contemporary social work and has been a core feature of social policy developments in the UK and Europe in

Thoroughly updated, this new edition shows how social workers can combat the social exclusion experienced by service users and promote inclusion. Each chapter i

Social Work and Social Care has been revised and updated to take into account the profound changes that have occurred in social work over the past two years, in

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