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This unique textbook enables social work practitioners to gain a deeper understanding of how Islamic principles inform and influence the lives of Muslim populations.

Trade Review
"An interesting and informative read, for both the social worker and a broader range of practitioners." Professional Social Work, February 2009 (Review of the first edition)
"A really valuable and up-to-date resource that addresses all fields of social work. It gets at the questions that practitioners actually ask." David Pitcher, Children’s Guardian, Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service
"This excellent teaching and learning aid provides students with an insightful understanding of the Islamic faith to take forward into social work practice." David J. Gaylard, Senior Lecturer in Social Work, University of Chichester

Table of Contents
Introduction The Muslim Ummah: context and concepts Social Work Education & Islam principles Gender Relations and the Morphology of the Family Working with Families Health and Muslim Families Ageing & Muslim Communities Muslim communities, crime, victimisation and criminal justice – with Tracey Devanna Conclusion

Islam and Social Work

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    A Hardback by Sara Ashencaen Crabtree, Fatima Husain, Basia Spalek

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      Publisher Bristol University Press
      Published 7 December 2016
      ISBN-13 9781447330097
      978-1447330097
      ISBN-10 1447330099
      Also in:
      Social groups: religious groups and communities Islam Religion and beliefs

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This unique textbook enables social work practitioners to gain a deeper understanding of how Islamic principles inform and influence the lives of Muslim populations.

      Trade Review
      "An interesting and informative read, for both the social worker and a broader range of practitioners." Professional Social Work, February 2009 (Review of the first edition)
      "A really valuable and up-to-date resource that addresses all fields of social work. It gets at the questions that practitioners actually ask." David Pitcher, Children’s Guardian, Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service
      "This excellent teaching and learning aid provides students with an insightful understanding of the Islamic faith to take forward into social work practice." David J. Gaylard, Senior Lecturer in Social Work, University of Chichester

      Table of Contents
      Introduction The Muslim Ummah: context and concepts Social Work Education & Islam principles Gender Relations and the Morphology of the Family Working with Families Health and Muslim Families Ageing & Muslim Communities Muslim communities, crime, victimisation and criminal justice – with Tracey Devanna Conclusion

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