About the book
Social Work in a Global Context engages with, and critically explores, key issues that inform social work practice around the world.
Social work can take many forms, and is differently understood in different parts of the world. However, at base, it can be seen as a profession which strives to advance the causes of the vulnerable and marginalised with the aim of promoting social justice, equality, and human rights. This text provides examples of social work in a wide range of countries, informing our understanding of what social work is. It looks at how practice changes or stays the same, and at the impact of policy, as experienced by service users as well as by practitioners working in challenging circumstances. It also meaningfully reflects on the strengths and challenges that are enabled by diversity.
Divided into four parts, this wide-ranging text discusses:
?- what social work means in four different countries
?-some examples of the impact social and political context can have on social work practice
?- how social workers see and work with the vulnerable
?- the future for social work, from disaster work to involving service users.
Social Work in a Global Context is the first truly international book for all those interested in comparative and cross-cultural understandings of social work.
Editions of Social Work in a Global Context
- EBook
- ISBN 9781136280238
- PDF
- ISBN 9781136280245
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Social Work in a Global Context engages with, and critically explores, key issues that inform social work practice around the world.
Social work can take many forms, and is differently understood in different parts of the world. However, at base, it can be seen as a profession which strives to advance the causes of the vulnerable and marginalised with the aim of promoting social justice, equality, and human rights. This text provides examples of social work in a wide range of countries, informing our understanding of what social work is. It looks at how practice changes or stays the same, and at the impact of policy, as experienced by service users as well as by practitioners working in challenging circumstances. It also meaningfully reflects on the strengths and challenges that are enabled by diversity.
Divided into four parts, this wide-ranging text discusses:
?- what social work means in four different countries
?-some examples of the impact social and political context can have on social work practice
?- how social workers see and work with the vulnerable
?- the future for social work, from disaster work to involving service users.
Social Work in a Global Context is the first truly international book for all those interested in comparative and cross-cultural understandings of social work.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Social Work in a Global Context about?
Social Work in a Global Context engages with, and critically explores, key issues that inform social work practice around the world.
Social work can take many forms, and is differently understood in different parts of the world. However, at base, it can be seen as a profession which strives to advance the causes of the vulnerable and marginalised with the aim of promoting social justice, equality, and human rights. This text provides examples of social work in a wide range of countries, informing our understanding of what social work is. It looks at how practice changes or stays the same, and at the impact of policy, as experienced by service users as well as by practitioners working in challenging circumstances. It also meaningfully reflects on the strengths and challenges that are enabled by diversity.
Divided into four parts, this wide-ranging text discusses:
?- what social work means in four different countries
?-some examples of the impact social and political context can have on social work practice
?- how social workers see and work with the vulnerable
?- the future for social work, from disaster work to involving service users.
Social Work in a Global Context is the first truly international book for all those interested in comparative and cross-cultural understandings of social work.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Social Work in a Global Context?
Society and Social Sciences > Social services and welfare, criminology > Social welfare, social policy and social services > Social work
Where can I read a sample of Social Work in a Global Context?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781136280238
Is Social Work in a Global Context part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Routledge Advances in Social Work
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Social Work in a Global Context?
Dina Sidhva, George Palattiyil, Mono Chakrabarti
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Social Work in a Global Context is available as ebook(ISBN 9781136280238) and pdf(ISBN 9781136280245)