Books in the National Institute Social Services Library series

Despite the upsurge of interest in group work as an aspect of social work method at the time, this title, originally published in 1978, represented the first attempt at providing an up-to-date and carefully integrated source book for students ¿ in the form of a series of mainly original and British papers on social group work.

Originally published in 1966, this book gives examples of the most advanced thought about casework by well-known writers in England and the United States at the time. These articles by well-known authorities illustrate the increased range of insight and skill required of modern caseworkers.

Some outstanding contributions to a better understanding of the issues of education for social work have been brought together in this volume, originally published in 1968. Today it can be enjoyed in its historical context.

Originally published in 1967, this volume would appeal to those who were becoming increasingly concerned about the whole question of value assumptions in social work at the time. In this volume are gathered together some of the most influential and often quoted articles which had appeared in Britain and the United States in recent years.

Originally published in 1965, this book gathers together some outstanding contributions to various aspects of social work with families. The subject was now more than ever of concern to social workers, as fresh knowledge added to their understanding of the dynamics of family life and interaction.

Originally published in 1977, this title introduces the reader to the main developments in the conceptualisation of a unitary method. It clarifies what it is that is being unified, identifies issues involved in the attempt to unify, and discusses their implications for social work practice and training.

First published in 1982, this title was the first purpose-written text for social work students, administrators and practitioners designed to prepare them conceptually and practically for work in Britain¿s established ethnic minority communities. Emphasised throughout is the role of the social services in promoting good race relations.

Originally published in 1980, the editors of this NISW collection suggest that if community workers are to remain effective, then they must stay on the boundaries of the agencies that employ them and of the groups with whom they work. This theme of the `boundary nature¿ of community work is examined in this book.

In this title, originally published in 1977, the authors brought together for the National Institute for Social Work experienced teachers and practitioners of community work in an integrated and carefully structured textbook which would further understanding of the means through which community workers develop their knowledge and skills.