A-Z of Groups and Groupwork - by Mark Doel & Timothy Kelly (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Launching Palgrave's new interdisciplinary Professional Keywords series, this reader-friendly reference guide distils the vast field of groupwork study and practice into digestible, yet authoritative, chunks. With over 60 alphabetized entries, it is the perfect introduction to groupwork for health and social care practice.

From the Back Cover

If you are in need of a clear and compact introduction to the theory and practice of groupwork, then this is the book for you.

The A-Z of Groupwork identifies over 70 themes and ideas that, taken together, encapsulate our collective knowledge of groups and groupwork across a range of practice settings. Deft cross-referencing shows the connections between entries, so that you can easily investigate the relationships between ideas, as well as explore different pathways through the material.

Straightforward in its language and structure, and packed with the latest academic references, the book is ideally suited for study purposes. Equally importantly, it is written with practice application in mind. Its succinct and accessible style makes it an ideal starting-point for people new to groupwork, but also provides the more experienced practitioner with a perfect gateway into the wider literature.

Whether you work, or intend to work, in mental health, adult or children's services, in health, social work, community work or youth work roles, this book should prove an invaluable source of theory, research evidence and reflection.

Review Quotes

'This comprehensive, clear and well written text provides a valuable resource for anyone involved in the planning, preparation and delivery of groupwork.' a Jane Westergaard, Senior Lecturer in Education, Canterbury Christ Church University, UK
'A unique contribution which thoughtfully and clearly explains salient social group work concepts and terms.' a Alex Gitterman, Zachs Professor of Social Work, Director of Doctoral Program, University of Connecticut, US
"Doel and Kelly present 75 topics; each entry typically has three suggested further readings. A comprehensive international bibliography features over 500 entries a This volume will be a valuable addition to collections in a variety of social sciences."
- Choice"

'This comprehensive, clear and well written text provides a valuable resource for anyone involved in the planning, preparation and delivery of groupwork.' a Jane Westergaard, Senior Lecturer in Education, Canterbury Christ Church University, UK
'A unique contribution which thoughtfully and clearly explains salient social group work concepts and terms.' a Alex Gitterman, Zachs Professor of Social Work, Director of Doctoral Program, University of Connecticut, US
"Doel and Kelly present 75 topics; each entry typically has three suggested further readings. A comprehensive international bibliography features over 500 entries a This volume will be a valuable addition to collections in a variety of social sciences."
- Choice"

About the Author

Mark Doel is Emeritus Professor of Social Work at Sheffield Hallam University, UK. He is the author of many books, including Using Groupwork (2005) and The Essential Groupworker (1999) with Catherine Sawdon.

Timothy B. Kelly is Professor of Social Work at the University of Dundee, Scotland. He co-edits the journal Groupwork and has been Secretary and Vice-President of the Association for the Advancement of Social Work with Groups.
Mark Doel is Emeritus Professor of Social Work at Sheffield Hallam University, UK. He is the author of many books, including Using Groupwork (2005) and The Essential Groupworker (1999) with Catherine Sawdon.

Timothy B. Kelly is Professor of Social Work at the University of Dundee, Scotland. He co-edits the journal Groupwork and has been Secretary and Vice-President of the Association for the Advancement of Social Work with Groups.