Social work engages with people across the life course, and social
workers are expected to work with groups of people at very different
stages of their life. Developing a thorough understanding of human
growth to encompass the whole of the life course is therefore a central
part of all qualifying social work training and practice.
A clear favourite among students and lecturers, this bestselling book
introduces the main theoretical models in a clear and accessible way
before applying them to various stages of the life course. From infants
to older adults, the author uses case studies and practice examples to
bring social work methods, skills and principles to life.