The third edition of this popular book has been updated to take account of the latest developments in policy and social work practice. It includes new sections on radical/emancipatory and postmodern approaches to ethics and analyses of the latest codes of ethics from over 30 different countries. To aid students' understanding case studies of ethical problems, practical exercises and end-of-chapter further reading lists at have been added.

'...provides a comprehensive yet deep analysis on the ever changing context of social work practice... useful for academics teaching practical ethics, for social work students, and a real windfall for social work practitioners...' - British Journal of Social Work

Preface
Introduction
Ethical Issues in Social Work
Principle-based Approaches to Social Work Ethics
Character and Relationship-based Approaches to Social Work Ethics
Professionalism and Codes of Ethics
Service Users' Rights: Clienthood, Citizenship and Consumerism
Social Workers' Responsibilities: Policies, Procedures and Managerialism
Ethical Problems and Dilemmas in Practice
References
Index

SARAH BANKS is Reader in Community and Youth Work at Durham University, UK. A qualified social worker, she is also author of Ethical Issues in Youth Work and Ethics, Accountability and the Social Professions.