| Description |
xvii, 168 pages ; 24 cm |
| Series |
Contemporary social work studies |
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Contemporary social work studies.
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| Contents |
Introduction / Linda Davies and Peter Leonard -- 1. The uses of theory and the problems of pessimism / Peter Leonard -- 2. Critical reflection and transformative possibilities / Jan Fook -- 3. Post-theories for practice : challenging the dogmas / Nigel Parton -- 4. Subject-to-subject : reclaiming the emotional terrain for practice / Linda Davies and Sara Collings -- 5. Whose side are you on? : politicized identities / Michele Gnanamuttu -- 6. Texts and power : toward a critical theory of language / Anthony Pare -- 7. The reprofessionalization of social work : collaborative approaches for achieving professional recognition / Karen Healy and Gabrielle Meagher -- 8. Older women negotiating uncertainty in everyday life : contesting risk management systems / Amanda Grenier -- 9. Disrupting the narrative of white tutelage : reflections on post-colonial social work education / Laura Mastronardi -- 10. Social work practice and research as an emancipatory process / Kamal Fahmi -- A concluding reflection / Linda Davies and Peter Leonard |
| Summary |
"This book provides a re-evaluation of the assumptions and practices of the critical social work tradition and explores the possibility of rebuilding an 'emancipatory' social work. The authors aim to disentangle the debate between Marxism, feminism and anti-racism, in the context of both postmodern challenges and the corporate restructuring of the welfare state. Calling for the development of a new politics of social work practice, this book addresses many of the urgent issues facing welfare state practitioners in health and social services today."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Social service.
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| Author |
Davies, Linda, editor of compilation
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Leonard, Peter, 1930- editor of compilation
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| LC no. |
2004014023 |
| ISBN |
0754638839 |
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9780754638834 |
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