Social Work in the British Isles

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ISBN 10: 1853028339 / ISBN 13: 9781853028335

Published by - -, 2001

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Social Work in the British Isles
• Publisher: - -
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1853028339
• ISBN 13: 9781853028335
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

This ground-breaking book provides invaluable insight into the diverse nature of social work practice within the British Isles. It is written at a time of significant change, when there is devolution within the United Kingdom and also development of closer cross-border governmental structures with Ireland. It also comes at a time when national identity is a key issue.

Far from presenting a unified picture of social work in these regions, the contributors show how varied practice provision can be, reflecting the importance of lessons that can be learnt from within and without national boundaries, promoting a more subtle understanding of the interweaving of culture, history and social care. The contributors explore key differences in social work's role and character, and the legal systems and organisational structures in which it operates in the different regions. This fascinating and important book is essential reading for social workers in the British Isles and all over the world.

The focus and main value of this text is the comparison of how history, culture and national identity affect the provision of social care and social work practice in the different countries.

The book is clearly written, with writers keeping to a similar structure for their chapters.

About the Author

Malcolm Payne is Professor and Head of Department of Applied Community Studies at the Manchester Metropolitan University and has previously been the United Kingdom's representative on the Board of the International Association of Schools of Social Work. Steven M. Shardlow is Professor of Social Work at the University of Salford and is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Social Work. He has represented the United Kingdom on the European Association of Schools of Social Work.