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OverviewWritten in an accessible style, this book highlights the distinctive aspects of social work policy and practice in Northern Ireland. It covers the historical development of social work, explores the challenges that have arisen from delivering services both during and post conflict and addresses the new imperatives created after the devolution settlement. Exploring many major themes - including social exclusion, devolution and working across borders - the book demonstrates how Northern Ireland's experience can provide lessons for national and international theory and practice. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Deirdre Heenan (Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, University of Ulster) , Derek Birrell (Ulster University)Publisher: Bristol University Press Imprint: Policy Press Dimensions: Width: 17.20cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 24.00cm Weight: 0.340kg ISBN: 9781847423320ISBN 10: 1847423329 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 23 March 2011 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 ContentsReviewsThis valuable analysis of social work operating in a divided society within very different organisational structures has important implications for practice elsewhere. Jeremy Harbison, Chair, NI Social Care Council 2001-2010 Professors Heenan and Birrell have undertaken a unique analysis of the key themes underpinning Social Work in N.Ireland. Their work heralds a new understanding of significant policy which has influenced service provision. A highly recommended core text. Mary McColgan, Professor of Social Work, School of Sociology and Applied Social Studies, University of Ulster This valuable analysis of social work operating in a divided society within very different organisational structures has important implications for practice elsewhere. Jeremy Harbison, Chair, NI Social Care Council 2001-2010 Author InformationDeirdre Heenan is a Professor of Social Policy at the University of Ulster.She has written extensively on ageing, disability and social capital. Derek Birrell is a Professor of Social Policy at the University of Ulster.He has written extensively on devolution, quangos and local government. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |