Language Practices in Social Work : Categorisation and Accountability in Child Welfare
Hall, Christopher, Slembrouck, Stef, Sarangi, Srikant
ISBN 10: 0415356873 ISBN 13: 9780415356879
Published by Taylor & Francis Group, 2006
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Synopsis:
Analysis of language and discourse in social sciences has become increasingly popular over the past thirty years. Only very recently has it been applied to the study of social work, despite the fact that communication and language are central to social work practice.
This book looks at how social workers, their clients and other professionals categorise and manage the problems of social work in ways which are rendered understandable, accountable and which justify professional intervention. Features include:
- studies of key practice areas in social work, such as interviews, case conferences, home visits
- analysis of the language and construction used in typical case studies of everyday social work practice
- exploration of the ways in which professionals can examine their own practice and uncover the discursive, narrative and rhetorical methods that they use.
The purpose of this engaging study is to increase awareness of language and discourse in order to help develop better practice in social work. It is essential reading for professionals in social work, child welfare and the human services and will be a valuable contribution to the study of professional language and communication.
About the Author: Christopher Hall is Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Applied Childhood Studies, University of Huddersfield, UK. Stef Slembrouck is Professor of English Linguistics and Discourse Analysis, University of Ghent, Belgium. Srikant Sarangi is Professor of Language and Communication, and Director of the Health Communication Research Centre, Cardiff University, UK.
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Title: Language Practices in Social Work : ...
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
Publication Date: 2006
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 1st Edition.