Social Theory, Social Change and Social Work by Nigel Parton (English) Paperback

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Analyzes the current changes in social work and assesses how far recent developments in social theory can contribute to their interpretation. Considers issues of central significance to all interested in social work theory, policy, practice

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Social work is currently experiencing an important period of change - in its priorities, organization and day-to-day practices. In the light of recent legislation in community care, child care and criminal justice together with changes in local government and education and training, the nature and future of social work is changing dramatically. Increasingly, notions of care management, monitoring and evaluation and inter-agency co-ordination become more dominant, requiring new skills and new forms of knowledge to the extent that the image of the generic social worker working in the unified agency and drawing upon casework, informed by particular forms of psychology and displaying particular skills in human relationships, seems outmoded. Social Theory, Social Change and Social Work has two inter-related themes. First to account for and analyse current changes in social work and secondly, to assess how far recent developments in social theory can contribute to their interpretation.The book locates social work in its social and political contexts, paying particular attention to the changing organisation of social work; the questions of feminism and difference; social workers as surface performers; the centrality and significance of risk; the past and futures of social work in probation, with older people and in child welfare; and the failures of social work education and the role of CCETSW. It will be essential reading for students on qualifying and post-qualifying social work courses, as well as courses in sociology, social policy, politics, law and health. John Clarke, The Open University, Robert Harris, University of Hull, Jeff Hopkins, University of Keele, David Howe, University of East Anglia, Chris Jones, Universit

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Social Theory, Social Change and Social Work has two inter-related themes. First to account for and analyse current changes in social work and secondly, to assess how far recent developments in social theory can contribute to their interpretation. Representing the work of a range of academics all involved in research and teaching in relation to social work, it considers issues of central significance to everyone interested in the theory, policy, and practice of social work.

Author Biography

Nigel Parton is Professor in Child Care at the University of Huddersfield.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Social Theory, Social Change and Social Work, Nigel Part on; Chapter 2 Social Work Through the Looking Glass, Jeff Hopkins; Chapter 3 After social work?, John Clarke; Chapter 4 Postmodernism, Feminism and the Question of Difference, Fiona Williams; Chapter 5 Surface and Depth in Social-Work Practice, David Howe; Chapter 6 Social Work, Risk and 'The Blaming System', Nigel Part on; Chapter 7 Telling tales, Robert Harris; Chapter 8 The Future of Social Work with Older People in a Changing World, Judith Phillips; Chapter 9 Social Work with Children and Families, Olive Otway; Chapter 10 Regulation for Radicals, David Webb; Chapter 11 Anti-Intellectualism and the Peculiarities of British Social Work Education, Chris Jones;

Review

'Brings home a number of current issues in a thought-provoking and well argued discourse.' - Lynne Hooton, Glasgow Caledonian University'This is an important book for all those who are thinking and worrying about the future of the social services and of social work education.' - Community Care Magazine'A wonderful book reminding us of the value of careful reflection ... full of thoughtful and provocative insights ... I have already used this text for a variety of purposes and with a variety of audiences ... Buy this book; it is great.' - Brid Featherstone in Child and Family Social Work

Details ISBN0415126983 Author Nigel Parton Short Title SOCIAL THEORY SOCIAL CHANGE & Series State of Welfare Language English ISBN-10 0415126983 ISBN-13 9780415126984 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 361.941 Year 1996 Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Nigel Parton Illustrations 1 line figure Edition 1st Affiliation Univ. of Hudderfield, UK Pages 256 DOI 10.1604/9780415126984 UK Release Date 1996-03-07 AU Release Date 1996-03-07 NZ Release Date 1996-03-07 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Publication Date 1996-03-07 Alternative 9780415126977 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this

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