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Critical Social Work
Theories and practices for a socially just world
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This book is essential for students and practitioners of social work, particularly those interested in critical theory and social justice. It appeals to readers seeking a deep understanding of the socio-political contexts influencing social work today.
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See moreTaking a critical theoretical approach, the authors explore the links between personal and social change and confront the challenges for critical social work. Revised to take into account recent social, economic and political developments, along with new case study chapters on disability, older people, children, rurality, and violence and abuse.
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Critical Social Work starts from the premise that a central goal of social work practice is social change to redress social inequality. Taking a critical theoretical approach, the authors explore the links between personal and social change.
They confront the challenges for critical social work in the context of pressures to separate the personal from the political and in responding to the impact of changes in the socio-political, statutory and global contexts of practice.
Critical Social Work has been revised to take into account recent social, economic and political developments. Coverage of theoretical frameworks has been substantially expanded and reflects current concerns such as evidence-based practice and human rights.
The causes of people's marginalisation and oppression are examined in relation to class, race, ethnicity, gender and other forms of social inequality. New case study chapters on disability, older people, children, rurality, and violence and abuse are included.
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ISBN: 9781742370927
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 August 2009
Country: Australia
Imprint: Allen & Unwin
Edition: 2nd edition
Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
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Width: 230.0mm
Height: 176.0mm
Weight: 680g
Pages: 368
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About the Author
June Allan is Senior Lecturer in Social Work at RMIT University. Linda Briskman holds the Dr Haruhisa Handa Chair in Human Rights Education at Curtin University. Bob Pease is Chair of Social Work at Deakin University.
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