The second edition of this celebrated book by two of the world's leading researchers in social work introduces readers to the main theories, theorists and perspectives that contribute to the debate on social work theory and social work methods. It brings together some outstanding international researchers in social work to challenge the reader to critically question how they think about social work.

Introduction - Mel Gray and Stephen A. WebbPART ONE: THEORISTSJurgen Habermas - Stan Houston Anthony Giddens - Harry FergusonPierre Bourdieu - Paul Michael GarrettMichel Foucault - Jason PowellJudith Butler - Brid Featherstone and Lorraine GreenPART TWO: THEORIESAttachment theory - David HoweFeminist social work - Joan OrmeCritical social work - Mel Gray and Stephen A. WebbStructural social work - Kate Murray and Steven HickMulticulturalism - Purnima Sundar and Mylan LyNeoliberalism - Sue Penna and Martin O'BrienPostmodern social work - Barbara FawcettPART THREE: PERSPECTIVES FOR PRACTICECognitive-behavioural approach - Eric L. Garland and A. Bruce ThyerEcological approach - Fred BesthornSocial network analysis - Deirdre KirkeEthnography - Jerry Floersch, Jeffrey Longhofer and Megan Nordquest SchwailleEthnomethodology - Gerald de Montigny Discourse and reflexivity - Sue WhiteEvidence-based practice - Debbie PlathWays of knowing - Ian Shaw