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Acknowledging the religious influences in social work's roots, Mark Henrickson proposes that it need not be constrained by it. Addressing current debates in international social work about the relevance of different perspectives, this book will allow practitioners and scholars to create a global future of social work.

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1. Introduction 2. A Royal Responsibility 3. Inventing the Poor 4. Reforming the Poor 5. Capitalising the Poor 6. Industrialising the Poor 7. Liberalising the Poor 8. Professionalising Work with the Poor 9. A Global Perspective 10. Creating a Global Future

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      Publisher: Bristol University Press
      Publication Date: 26/07/2022
      ISBN13: 9781447357346, 978-1447357346
      ISBN10: 1447357345
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Acknowledging the religious influences in social work's roots, Mark Henrickson proposes that it need not be constrained by it. Addressing current debates in international social work about the relevance of different perspectives, this book will allow practitioners and scholars to create a global future of social work.

      Table of Contents
      1. Introduction 2. A Royal Responsibility 3. Inventing the Poor 4. Reforming the Poor 5. Capitalising the Poor 6. Industrialising the Poor 7. Liberalising the Poor 8. Professionalising Work with the Poor 9. A Global Perspective 10. Creating a Global Future

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