Indigenous Social Work around the World
Towards Culturally Relevant Education and Practice
By John Coates, Mel Gray | Publisher: Taylor and Francis
About the book
How can mainstream Western social work learn from and in turn help advance indigenous practice? This volume brings together prominent international scholars involved in both Western and indigenous social work across the globe - including James Midgley, Linda Briskman, Alean Al-Krenawi and John R. Graham - to discuss some of the most significant global trends and issues relating to indigenous and cross-cultural social work. The contributors identify ways in which indigenization is shaping professional social work practice and education, and examine how social work can better address diversity in international exchanges and cross-cultural issues within and between countries. Key theoretical, methodological and service issues and challenges in the indigenization of social work are reviewed, including the way in which adaptation can lead to more effective practices within indigenous communities and emerging economies, and how adaptation can provide greater insight into cross-cultural understanding and practice.
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How can mainstream Western social work learn from and in turn help advance indigenous practice? This volume brings together prominent international scholars involved in both Western and indigenous social work across the globe - including James Midgley, Linda Briskman, Alean Al-Krenawi and John R. Graham - to discuss some of the most significant global trends and issues relating to indigenous and cross-cultural social work. The contributors identify ways in which indigenization is shaping professional social work practice and education, and examine how social work can better address diversity in international exchanges and cross-cultural issues within and between countries. Key theoretical, methodological and service issues and challenges in the indigenization of social work are reviewed, including the way in which adaptation can lead to more effective practices within indigenous communities and emerging economies, and how adaptation can provide greater insight into cross-cultural understanding and practice.
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How can mainstream Western social work learn from and in turn help advance indigenous practice? This volume brings together prominent international scholars involved in both Western and indigenous social work across the globe - including James Midgley, Linda Briskman, Alean Al-Krenawi and John R. Graham - to discuss some of the most significant global trends and issues relating to indigenous and cross-cultural social work. The contributors identify ways in which indigenization is shaping professional social work practice and education, and examine how social work can better address diversity in international exchanges and cross-cultural issues within and between countries. Key theoretical, methodological and service issues and challenges in the indigenization of social work are reviewed, including the way in which adaptation can lead to more effective practices within indigenous communities and emerging economies, and how adaptation can provide greater insight into cross-cultural understanding and practice.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Indigenous Social Work around the World?
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 Indigenous Social Work around the World?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317117247
Is Indigenous Social Work around the World part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Contemporary Social Work Studies
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Indigenous Social Work around the World?
John Coates, Mel Gray
Who is the Publisher of the book Indigenous Social Work around the World?
Taylor and Francis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Indigenous Social Work around the World is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317117247) and pdf(ISBN 9781317117254)