Key Concepts in Anti-Discriminatory Social Work

usable as a reference book/dictionary. -- Dr Daniel Nilsson ranta * drupal *
An excellent introductory text that introduces students to the key concepts of anti-discriminatory social work practice. It has an accessible feel, and is very user friendly. -- Dr Kim Robinson * drupal *
Okitikpi′s book is a valuable addition to the introductory texts available on this key practice issue. It provides for students a good grounding in the key concepts, and encourages them to make direct links with a range a practice situations; it is likely to be of particular value to Practice Assessors. -- John Hoffman * drupal *
This is a very useful book which I have recommended to my first year social work students. It is easy to read and understood. -- Miss Meldene Elder * drupal *
A very readable text, introduces the subject at a pace that takes the student along with it. The chapter on integrating anti-discriminatory practice into the work situation is extremely good. -- Mr Dave Mason * drupal *
A concise & accessible text which clearly explains the key concepts of ADP, within the context of theory, method & skill.

I particularly enjoyed the applied practice - orientated chapters e.g. 3, 6, 7 & 8; plus the ′points to ponder′ sections which facilitate critical reflection & person centred - practice. An invaluable teaching aide and a key reference text for undergraduate social work students. -- Mr David Gaylard * drupal *
The book provides basic concepts for the course Discrimination in Society to be offered to social work students. It provides a more up-to-dated application to the issues than existing texts. -- Mr Hoi Wah MAK * drupal *
A good general text covering a diverse range of topics relevant to anti-discriminatory practice. Counsellors will find the text useful as general reading with information directly relevant to counselling practice. -- Mr John Dixon * drupal *
I will utilise in my teaching to year 1 students and place in the module handbook reading section.
I feel it supports students in appreciating some of the concepts they need to understandand and does so in a way that is well communicated.
I appreciate no book can cover all aspects, but I recently discussed the concept of respect and found little information available, but a minor note -- Mr Paul Hollingdale * drupal *
Key terms are well defined covers many areas in an easy to read way that are relevant to our students from Foundation Degree to BSC -- Mrs Karen Burton * drupal *
fantastic book that covers the needs of nurses, social workers and post regidtratuion nursing students the text iss differentited to such an extent that it is ideal for all disciplines who now have to be aware of the issues of ADP -- Mrs Karen Wild * drupal *
A useful new text -- Mrs Liz Lefroy * drupal *
This is an excellent text for providing a full introduction to anti-discrimination in social work. I found the ′Points to Ponder′ particularly useful as they were really thought-provoking questions for students. -- Mrs Rhian Taylor * drupal *
Useful but would not be a core text at level 1 -- Ms Catherine Boswell * drupal *
An excellent account of ADP and related issues for students to grasp the key concepts of ADP.
Will be of use to students throughout the whole degree. -- Ms Elizabeth Mccreadie * drupal *