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OverviewThis truly contemporary textbook bridges the gap between political and ideological perspectives on social welfare and the social problems, experiences and contexts that social workers deal with at grassroots level. Case studies enable students to understand how practice is influenced, and themes of social construction, identity and political ideology run throughout the book, alongside considerations about the future of practice Full Product DetailsAuthor: Chris Yianni (Manchester Metropolitan University) , Donna Peach (University of Salford) , Philip Brown (University of Huddersfield) , Scott Massie (Liverpool Hope University)Publisher: Bristol University Press Imprint: Policy Press ISBN: 9781447344704ISBN 10: 1447344707 Pages: 262 Publication Date: 27 November 2019 Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Professional & Vocational , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsIntroduction ~ Sarah Pollock Part 1: Political Ideologies in Context Socialism ~ Rich Moth Liberalism ~ Ian Cummins Conservatism ~ Ben Williams Neoliberalism ~ Ian Cummins Feminism ~ Lucy Mort Part 2: Social and Political Contexts of Practice Social Work with Adults ~ Alex Withers and Sarah Pollock Child Protection Social Work ~ Kate Parkinson Mental Health ~ Rich Moth and Scott Massie The Criminal Justice System ~ Ian Cummins PART 3: Emerging Themes and Issues Insecurity ~ Sarah Pollock Migration and Asylum ~ Philip Brown Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation ~ Donna Peach Addiction ~ Chris Yianni Radicalisation ~ Ian Cummins Conclusion ~ Kate ParkinsonReviewsAuthor InformationSarah Pollock is a qualified and registered social work practitioner and academic. She has recently completed a PhD research project at Manchester Metropolitan University in which she explored South Asian older women’s experiences of preventative health and social care services. Kate Parkinson is a Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Salford. She qualified as a social worker in 1998 and worked within the field of children and families social work for 15 years before taking up her current post. Kate has worked within the areas of child protection, early intervention and looked after children. Ian Cummins is a Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Salford. He qualified as a probation officer and subsequently worked as a mental health social worker. His research interests including the history of community care and mental health issues in the CJS. His most recent work has focused on poverty, inequality and advanced marginality. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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