| Description |
ix, 163 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
1. Applying Theory to Policy and Practice: Methodological Problems and Issues / Steven R. Smith -- 2. The Lure of Facts' in Asylum Appeals: Critiquing the Practice of Judges / James A. Sweeney -- 3. From Eclecticism to Orthodoxy in Practice: Can Theory and Practice Merge in Probation? / Francis Cowe, John Deering and Maurice Vanstone -- 4. Scepticism and Belief: Unravelling the Relationship between Theory and Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy / Sheila Spong -- 5. Applying Theories in Care Management to Practice / Lana Morris -- 6. Theory, Practice and 'Teaching' Professional Ethics / Gideon Calder -- 7. Bradford's Programme for a Peaceful City: An Experiment in Social Theory and Political Practice / Alan Carling -- 8. Eurocentricism, the Philosophy of Liberation and the Social Model of Disability: The Practice of a Social Movement within a Latin American Context / Nadia Heredia -- 9. Beyond Practice and Beyond Theory? / David Morgans |
| Summary |
"In recent years the analysis of social and public policy and professional practice has become increasingly theoretical. This volume comprises contributions from experienced practitioners and academics in social work, probation and counselling, as well as from other forms of legal and social practice concerning refugees, 'race' relations, and disability. Various theoretical frameworks are referred to, either rooted in professional practice, or from social and political theory, ethics and philosophy, to understand better the relationship between theory, policy and practice. The contributors argue that the use of theory in studying policy and practice is overall a positive and indeed: necessary development. However, they also highlight and explore a number of methodological problems and philosophical issues for critical reflection."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| SUBJECT |
Commentary (C.D. Howe Institute). Social policy. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n2009184526
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Professional ethics. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n92020964
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| Subject |
Policy sciences.
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Practice (Philosophy)
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Social policy.
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Professional ethics.
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Theory (Philosophy)
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| Author |
Smith, Steve, 1961-
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| LC no. |
2007011097 |
| ISBN |
0754645991 (hbk.) |
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9780754645993 (hbk.) |
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