The Origins of Social Care and Social Work Creating a Global Future |
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Author:
| Henrickson, Mark |
Series title: | Research in Social Work Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-4473-5734-6 |
Publication Date: | Jul 2022 |
Publisher: | Bristol University Press
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Imprint: | Policy Press |
Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $139.95 |
Book Description:
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European and North American notions of helping - or managing - poor and marginalised people have deep roots in religious texts and traditions which continue to influence contemporary social policy and social work practice in ways which many do not realise.Bringing together interdisciplinary scholarship, Mark Henrickson argues that it is essential to understand and critique social work's origins in order to work out what to retain and what must change if we are to achieve the vision of...
More DescriptionEuropean and North American notions of helping - or managing - poor and marginalised people have deep roots in religious texts and traditions which continue to influence contemporary social policy and social work practice in ways which many do not realise.Bringing together interdisciplinary scholarship, Mark Henrickson argues that it is essential to understand and critique social work's origins in order to work out what to retain and what must change if we are to achieve the vision of a truly global profession. Addressing current debates in international social work about social justice, professionalisation, and the legacy of colonisation, this thought-provoking book will allow practitioners and scholars to consider and create a global future for social work.