Ethics in Professional Life

SARAH BANKS is Professor in the School of Applied Social Sciences, Durham University, UK and is co-editor of the journal, Ethics and Social Welfare. She has researched and published extensively in the field of professional ethics, particularly in relation to social, community and youth work. ANN GALLAGHER is Senior Research Fellow in the Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences, Kingston University and St George's University of London. She is a member of several clinical and research ethics committees and of the editorial and advisory boards of Nursing Ethics and Ethics and Social Welfare. Her research and publications are in the field of applied and professional ethics.

'Students will find this text invaluable in attempting to demystify the complexities of this theoretical viewpoint. It is a much needed alternative to the more traditional four principle based paradigm' - Julie Woodley, University of West England, UK "The authors have been very successful in tackling an interesting and potentially valuable approach to furthering understanding of ethics in professional practice" - Janice Wood-Harper, University of Salford, UK

• IntroductionThe Domain of Professional EthicsVirtueEthics and Professional LifeVirtues, Vices and SituationsProfessional WisdomCareRespectfulnessTrustworthinessJusticeCourageIntegrityConclusion.