Constructive Social Work: Towards a New Practice

Nigel Parton

ISBN 10: 0333929489 / ISBN 13: 9780333929483

Published by Red Globe Press, 2000

About this Item

There has been increased international interest in the relevance of social theories associated with postmodernism, social constructionism and narrative approaches for social work. The central aim of this book is to demonstrate how such ideas can make a contribution to social work practice. Num Pages: 258 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 20. Weight in Grams: 439. . 2000. 2000 ed. hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Constructive Social Work: Towards a New Practice
• Publisher: Red Globe Press
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0333929489
• ISBN 13: 9780333929483
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Recent years have witnessed increased international interest in the relevance of social theories associated with postmodernism, social constructionism and narrative approaches for social work. The central aim of this unique book is to demonstrate how such ideas can make a direct and positive contribution to social work practice. The innovative approach is affirmative and reflexive and emphasis is given to dialogue, process and plurality of knowledge and voice. Richly illustrated by case examples, the book is an ideal introduction to a crucially important new area of social work theory.

About the Authors

Nigel Parton is Professor in Applied Childhood Studies at the University of Huddersfield, UK.

Jo Campling was a Lecturer in Social Policy for many years at Hillcroft College in South London, UK. She also worked as a freelance publishing consolutant.