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Book SynopsisRogowski's 2nd edition of this bestselling textbook responds to the major changes to social work practice since the first edition published. Fully updated with new material, it evaluates social work's development over the last 150 years and calls for critical and radical changes to policy and practice based on social justice and social change.
Trade Review“Charts the forces which enabled social work to flourish until the rise of neoliberal politics and managerialist organisation meant that it lost its radical edge. An essential read for students of social policy and social work.” Bill Jordan, University of Plymouth
“Anyone seeking to map a socially progressive future for the profession needs to understand what has occurred in social work over recent decades, and this is a reliable and informed guide." Paul Michael Garrett, NUI Galway
"This book helps students to understand the recent history of social work in the UK, and how neoliberalism and bureaucracy have created a profession that strains against a lack of resources, relentlessly individualistic social policy and paperwork taking priority over conversations." Carrie Phillips, University of Sunderland
Table of ContentsForeword ~ Ray Jones Introduction: The rise and fall of social work? The beginnings of social work to its 1970s zenith Thatcherism and the rise of neoliberalism: opportunities and challenges New Labour, more neoliberalism: new challenges and (fewer) opportunities The professionalisation of social work? Managerialism and the social work business Neoliberalism, austerity and social Work Conclusion: Critical/radical possibilities in ongoing neoliberal times Author's note
