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A critical analysis of the domino effect of neoliberalism and austerity on social work. Applying theory including those of Bourdieu and Wacquant to practice, it argues that social work should return to a focus on relational and community approaches.

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“The book rightly calls for a return to relational and community approaches to practice, approaches that acknowledge the impact of poverty and inequality. It is timely and should appeal to students and practitioners alike.” Professional Social Work Magazine.
"This extremely timely, accessible and invaluable analysis develops ideas for social work that challenge the dominant policy direction and promote the social justice ideals of the profession." Anna Gupta, Royal Holloway University of London

Table of Contents

Introduction Social Work in the era of neoliberalism and austerity Class, poverty and inequality Advanced marginality and stigma Welfare, punishment and neoliberalism Poverty, inequality and contemporary social work Reimagining a social state Conclusion

Poverty Inequality and Social Work

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      Publisher Policy Press
      Published 17 January 2018
      ISBN-13 9781447334828
      978-1447334828
      ISBN-10 1447334825
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      Poverty and precarity Social theory

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      A critical analysis of the domino effect of neoliberalism and austerity on social work. Applying theory including those of Bourdieu and Wacquant to practice, it argues that social work should return to a focus on relational and community approaches.

      Trade Review

      “The book rightly calls for a return to relational and community approaches to practice, approaches that acknowledge the impact of poverty and inequality. It is timely and should appeal to students and practitioners alike.” Professional Social Work Magazine.
      "This extremely timely, accessible and invaluable analysis develops ideas for social work that challenge the dominant policy direction and promote the social justice ideals of the profession." Anna Gupta, Royal Holloway University of London

      Table of Contents

      Introduction Social Work in the era of neoliberalism and austerity Class, poverty and inequality Advanced marginality and stigma Welfare, punishment and neoliberalism Poverty, inequality and contemporary social work Reimagining a social state Conclusion

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