englischThe history of social work can be presented as a linear narrative of success. However, this ignores contradictions and circular developments. This textbook assumes that no consistent story can be told for social work as a whole. Therefore, contradictory developments are highlighted in [...]

englischGender is an essential category in social work that is also effective when professionals do not recognise or reflect on it. It is not only clients who are subject to gender patterns; structures and concepts are also influenced by gender relations. The book therefore takes up examples of [...]

englischSocial work is diverse and exciting in terms of its fields of activity and discipline theories. Using discipline theories, which are presented in several steps and in different depths, this book derives and formulates an identity for social work, according to which social workers can design [...]

englischHistorically and to the present day, social work has been closely intertwined with social movements, both as allies and in opposition to them. This engagement finds its expression in conventions (human rights), cooperation (world conferences) and coalitions (NGOs).

This textbook offers an [...]

englischThe third, updated and expanded new edition of the introductory work is intended to serve as a compendium for students of social work and at the same time accompany their first steps into the profession. It opens up important basic concepts, clarifies structures and makes connections [...]

englischThis introductory book, now in its fourth, extended and updated edition, will answer questions from students in their first semester of social work on the study, identity, profession and discipline of social work in understandable language. Its exercises, selected literature, instructions [...]

englischThis second, updated and expanded edition of the book provides an introductory overview of social policy and the system of social security in Germany, focusing in particular on social work as an aspect of social policy. Basic social mechanisms of redistribution and social security are [...]

englischThe second, updated edition of this textbook offers an introduction tailored to the special needs and requirements of the study and professional practice of social work. It focuses on the psychological topics that are particularly important for the professional work of social workers on the [...]

englischThe textbook examines pedagogical questions from the perspective of selected current fields of Social Work. Basic pedagogical concepts including fieldwork, research, and everyday professional life are discussed. Theoretical foundations of pedagogy in a globalized world are introduced. [...]

englischThe now second, updated and expanded edition of the textbook first establishes the importance of theory for social work research and practice After offering an outline of the historical development of theory in this field, it presents the most important theories used in social work at the [...]