Overview

A new direction for policy and action is outlined in this reconsideration of the theoretical framework and application of social work. A holistic, inclusive vision of social work is presented to usher in a change from a self-centered, anticollectivist paradigm to a mutually beneficial, community-focused worldview. Criticized are the assumptions, values, and beliefs that have guided the dominant worldview`s support of environmental devastation. Concerns for sustainability, social justice, and global consciousness guide this revision of social work.

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9781552661079

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An extremely insightful and thoughtful contribution to the literature that will help social workers become involved with the most important social issue of our time. I strongly recommend this book for scholars, practitioners, students--indeed anyone interested in learning more about social work's historic limitations, but future prospects. --John Graham, professor of social work, University of Calgary<br>

Author Information

John Coates is an associate professor and chair of the social work department at St. Thomas University.

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