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This valuable book provides a comprehensive introduction to politics in social work, unifying the themes of political ideology and social construction across several areas of social work practice, including emerging areas of practice.

Table of Contents
Introduction ~ Sarah Pollock Part 1: Political Ideologies in Context Socialism ~ Rich Moth Liberalism ~ Ian Cummins Conservatism ~ Ben Williams Neoliberalism ~ Ian Cummins Feminism ~ Lucy Mort Part 2: Social and Political Contexts of Practice Social Work with Adults ~ Alex Withers and Sarah Pollock Child Protection Social Work ~ Kate Parkinson Mental Health ~ Rich Moth and Scott Massie The Criminal Justice System ~ Ian Cummins PART 3: Emerging Themes and Issues Insecurity ~ Sarah Pollock Migration and Asylum ~ Philip Brown Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation ~ Donna Peach Addiction ~ Chris Yianni Radicalisation ~ Ian Cummins Conclusion ~ Kate Parkinson

Social Work and Society

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    A Paperback / softback by Chris Yianni, Donna Peach, Philip Brown

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      Publisher: Bristol University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 27/11/2019
      ISBN13: 9781447344704, 978-1447344704
      ISBN10: 1447344707

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This valuable book provides a comprehensive introduction to politics in social work, unifying the themes of political ideology and social construction across several areas of social work practice, including emerging areas of practice.

      Table of Contents
      Introduction ~ Sarah Pollock Part 1: Political Ideologies in Context Socialism ~ Rich Moth Liberalism ~ Ian Cummins Conservatism ~ Ben Williams Neoliberalism ~ Ian Cummins Feminism ~ Lucy Mort Part 2: Social and Political Contexts of Practice Social Work with Adults ~ Alex Withers and Sarah Pollock Child Protection Social Work ~ Kate Parkinson Mental Health ~ Rich Moth and Scott Massie The Criminal Justice System ~ Ian Cummins PART 3: Emerging Themes and Issues Insecurity ~ Sarah Pollock Migration and Asylum ~ Philip Brown Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation ~ Donna Peach Addiction ~ Chris Yianni Radicalisation ~ Ian Cummins Conclusion ~ Kate Parkinson

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