Critical social work: An introduction to theories and practices

Allan, June

ISBN 10: 1865089079 / ISBN 13: 9781865089072

Published by Allen & Unwin, 2003

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Size: Octavo (standard book size). 294 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Sociology & Culture; ISBN: 1865089079. ISBN/EAN: 9781865089072. Dewey Code: 361.3/01 22. All our pictures shown here are of the actual item, not stock photos. Inventory No: RB16666. For further info on this title, click on the "Contact Seller" button within this listing. We will try to reply within 24 hours. Otherwise you can order right now (inclusive of shipping options) from the "Add to Basket" button to the right.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Critical social work: An introduction to theories and practices
• Publisher: Allen & Unwin
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1865089079
• ISBN 13: 9781865089072
• Binding: Softcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • Sociology & Culture

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Synopsis

This introduction to critical social work offers a systematic overview of core theories and practice issues in challenging domination and oppression by arguing that a central goal of social work practice is social change to redress social inequality. Taking a critical theoretical approach that incorporates postmodern, feminist, structural, and postcolonial perspectives, the contributors explore the links between personal and social change. While many critical social work educators argue it is necessary to draw upon both modernist and postmodern appropriations of critical theory, this book explores the tensions and contradictions in adopting this dual perspective.

About the Author

June Allan is a senior lecturer in the School of Social Science and Planning at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia. Bob Pease is an associate professor in the School of Social Work and Planning at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia. He is the author of A Man’s World?, Working with Men in the Human Services, and Men and Gender Relations. Linda Briskman is an associate professor in the School of Social Work and Planning at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia. She is the author of The Black Grapevine and the coeditor of Challenging Rural Practice.