TITLE: COMMUNITY CARE IN PRACTICE EDITORS: Davidson, R.  and Hunter, S. ISBN pb: 0 7134 7076 3 PAGES: 185 LIST PRICE pb: £ 15.95  PUB DATE: 1994

 
 

DESCRIPTION: In this book the editors have assembled a collection of essays which provide an introduction to the many complex issues social workers and social work managers must face in planning and implementing community care initiatives.  The complexity of the issues is mirrored by the varying backgrounds and approaches of the contributing authors. Key Topics include the theory of community care; the expectations of both sevice providers and consumers; the philosophy behind the provision of care within the community and the question of implementation, including sections on the planning, managing and monitoring of care.