Modern Social Work Theory

Modern Social Work Theory, Fifth Edition provides a comprehensive and critical overview of the main practice theories that will act as a companion for students throughout their course and their career as a practitioner. In this substantially reworked and updated edition of his best-selling text, Malcolm Payne presents clear and concise evaluations of the pros and cons of major theories that inform social work practice and comparisons between them.New to this EditionA fuller treatment of Psychodynamic Theory in Chapter 4: "Psychodynamic Relational Practice" and Chapter 5: "Psychodynamic Attachment Practice"An emphasis on green social work and environmental approaches to practice in new Chapter 16: "Eco Practice"New material on motivational interviewing, strengths, solutions, and narrative practice in a new Chapter 8, "Motivational Interviewing"New content on post-colonial approaches and critiques of multicultural and anti-racist theories in Chapter 18, " Anti-oppressive, Indigenous, and Multicultural Sensitivity Practice"