Mark Doel is Emeritus Professor of Social Work at Sheffield Hallam University, UK. He is the author of many books, including Using Groupwork (2005) and The Essential Groupworker (1999) with Catherine Sawdon. Timothy B. Kelly is Professor of Social Work at the University of Dundee, Scotland. He co-edits the journal Groupwork and has been Secretary and Vice-President of the Association for the Advancement of Social Work with Groups.

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'This comprehensive, clear and well written text provides a valuable resource for anyone involved in the planning, preparation and delivery of groupwork.' - Jane Westergaard, Senior Lecturer in Education, Canterbury Christ Church University, UK 'A unique contribution which thoughtfully and clearly explains salient social group work concepts and terms.' - Alex Gitterman, Zachs Professor of Social Work, Director of Doctoral Program, University of Connecticut, US "Doel and Kelly present 75 topics; each entry typically has three suggested further readings. A comprehensive international bibliography features over 500 entries ... This volume will be a valuable addition to collections in a variety of social sciences." - Choice