Publisher's Synopsis
The language of social work and social welfare is subject to constant change. The Social Welfare Word Book offers a route map to the tangled web of jargon, abbreviations, acronyms and technical words. It is of particular use to students and tutors on professional courses, fieldwork staff and managers, writers and journalists. It offers a comprehensive, up-to-date glossary of abbreviations and acronyms; the most comprehensive dictionary of professional social welfare terms and jargon available in the UK; a straight-forward, day-to-day reference.
