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Product Identifiers
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan The Limited
ISBN-100230543022
ISBN-139780230543027
eBay Product ID (ePID)78657151
Product Key Features
Number of Pages208 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameYouth Work Practice
SubjectSocial Work
Publication Year2010
FeaturesRevised
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaSocial Science
AuthorTony Jeffs, Mark K. Smith
SeriesPractical Social Work Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight8.8 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number2
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2009-046630
Dewey Edition22
Series Volume Number20
Number of Volumes1 vol.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal362.7
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
Table Of ContentNote on Terms Introducing Youth Work; T.Jeffs& M.K.Smith Relationships, Friendships and Youth Work; H.Blacker Engaging in Conversation; H.Smith Being With an Other as a Professional Practitioner: Uncovering the Nature of Working with Individuals; D.Collander-Brown The Cultivation ofGifts in all Directions: Thinking About Purpose; D.Forrest Programmes, Programming and Practice; R.Gilchrist Activities in Youth Work; S.Harte Advising and Mentoring; G.MacLeod Enhancing Group Life and Association; G.Patton Working With Faith; H.Nurden Managing and DevelopingYouth Work; G.Millar Sustaining Ourselves and Our Enthusiasm; C.Pugh Monitoring and Evaluating Youth Work; J.Rose Conclusion; T.Jeffs& M.K.Smith.
SynopsisAs a contemporary reflection on current practice, this book tackles the diversity of what 'youth work' means and the challenging yet rewarding job that it is. It offers a meaningful insight into the everyday experiences of a youth worker, written by practitioners themselves., A contemporary reflection on current practice, this book gets to the heart of what 'youth work' is about. It provides an in-depth overview and analysis of practice, addressing the many experiences of working with young people through insightful chapters written by practitioners themselves, A contemporary reflection on current practice, this book gets to the heart of what 'youth work' is about. It provides an in-depth overview and analysis of practice,addressing the many experiences of working with young people through insightful chapters written by practitioners themselves., As a contemporary reflection on current practice, this book tackles the diversity of what 'youth work' means and the challenging yet rewarding job that it is. It offers a meaningful insight into the everyday experiences of a youth worker, written by practitioners themselves. In a clear conversational style, the text analyses the many aspects of youth work, including activities, group life, making conversation and mentoring, alongside practical guidance to advise on working with today's young people. Jeffs and Smith's previous book, Youth Work (1988), was a seminal text on working with young people. This successor text, Youth Work Practice is its equal in providing an intriguing update for all those studying or working with young people.