The Ecosocial Transition of Societies
The contribution of social work and social policy
By Aila-Leena Matthies, Kati Närhi | Publisher: Taylor and Francis
About the book
This groundbreaking book both explains and expands the growing debate on ecological (environmental) social work at the global level. In order to achieve this, the book strengthens the environmental paradigm in social work and social policy by undertaking further research on theoretical and conceptual clarification as well as distinct reflections on its practical directions.
Divided into five parts: concepts; the impact of environmental crises; sustainable communities and lifestyles; food politics; and the profession in transition, this work’s main objective is to place ecological social work as a part of the more comprehensive and interdisciplinary eco-social transition of societies towards sustainability, balancing economic and social development with the limited resources of the natural environment. By focussing on these five core concepts, it shows how social work and social policy contribute to this transition through having a research-based approach and orientation on solutions rather than problem analysis.
The book will be of interest to scholars from a broad range of disciplines, including those in social work and social policy, sustainability, economics, agriculture and environmental studies.
Editions of The Ecosocial Transition of Societies
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317034599
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317034605
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This groundbreaking book both explains and expands the growing debate on ecological (environmental) social work at the global level. In order to achieve this, the book strengthens the environmental paradigm in social work and social policy by undertaking further research on theoretical and conceptual clarification as well as distinct reflections on its practical directions.
Divided into five parts: concepts; the impact of environmental crises; sustainable communities and lifestyles; food politics; and the profession in transition, this work’s main objective is to place ecological social work as a part of the more comprehensive and interdisciplinary eco-social transition of societies towards sustainability, balancing economic and social development with the limited resources of the natural environment. By focussing on these five core concepts, it shows how social work and social policy contribute to this transition through having a research-based approach and orientation on solutions rather than problem analysis.
The book will be of interest to scholars from a broad range of disciplines, including those in social work and social policy, sustainability, economics, agriculture and environmental studies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Ecosocial Transition of Societies about?
This groundbreaking book both explains and expands the growing debate on ecological (environmental) social work at the global level. In order to achieve this, the book strengthens the environmental paradigm in social work and social policy by undertaking further research on theoretical and conceptual clarification as well as distinct reflections on its practical directions.
Divided into five parts: concepts; the impact of environmental crises; sustainable communities and lifestyles; food politics; and the profession in transition, this work’s main objective is to place ecological social work as a part of the more comprehensive and interdisciplinary eco-social transition of societies towards sustainability, balancing economic and social development with the limited resources of the natural environment. By focussing on these five core concepts, it shows how social work and social policy contribute to this transition through having a research-based approach and orientation on solutions rather than problem analysis.
The book will be of interest to scholars from a broad range of disciplines, including those in social work and social policy, sustainability, economics, agriculture and environmental studies.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Ecosocial Transition of Societies?
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 The Ecosocial Transition of Societies?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317034599
Is The Ecosocial Transition of Societies 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 The Ecosocial Transition of Societies?
Aila-Leena Matthies, Kati Närhi
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Ecosocial Transition of Societies is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317034599) and pdf(ISBN 9781317034605)