[P.D.F Download] Values and Ethics in Social Wor

What are my values? What are the values of others around me? What are the values and ethics of the social work profession?<br /><br />An awareness of our own ethical assumptions, and how these inform our practice, is crucial for the student social worker.<br /><br />The second edition of this bestselling book is now split into two parts. Part 1 considers the foundations of every person's values and provides a background to moral philosophy. Part 2 examines key ethical issues and how they determine practice, such as using power, allocating resources, treating others with respect and celebrating diversity.<br /><br />For the second edition, two new chapters have been added to the book, on:<br /><br />- The political dimension in ethical decision making<br /><br />- Realism as a guiding ethical principle.<br /><br />Written in a uniquely straightforward style, everyday social work practice is the key focus throughout. Every chapter includes interactive exercises and case studies, challeng