Social Work in a Digital Society [Paperback]

This book will help students develop their understanding of how the internet is impacting on social work education and practice in 21st century. Essential reading for students interested in the influence of digital technology and social media, including the impact of digital divides, this book looks at how the value-base of social work can have a positive effect on service users and carers who engage with digital services.

A clear and concise guide to social work in a modern, digital society.

Social Work in a Digital Society is valuable addition to social work education. Its strengths lie in the clarity of the content presented and in the organization of the chapters... What is most commendable is the attention to social exclusion and marginalization that runs through the work. The underlying themes of social justice will endure as a dominant critical analysis.

Very beneficial text book for Social Work in a digital society. Great application of concepts to reality in practice.supplementary text for our social work studentsUseful to use with new students to establish good digital practice. Students are able to gain a clear understanding of the issues associated with the complexities of the Digital Divide.The book provides a good overview on the importance of IT skills within social work. The book also outlines issues arising in the contemporary context of social media and social work and is thought provoking for strudents, who may not have considered these aspects of practice.I think this is an odd book. It certainly contains a lot of information about different digital things, but there doesn't seem to be an overall purpose. A lot of what is in the book would be better accessed online. I also find it a bit predictable in its moral position on various internet issues. I think a book on a digital society ought to explore the economy of that society, not just the way it is ex