Social Work's Histories of Complicity and Resistance - A Tale of Two Professions (Hardcover)

Social work is often presented as a benevolent and politically neutral profession, avoiding discussion about its sometimes troubling political histories. This book rethinks social work's legacy and history of both political resistance and complicity with oppressive and punitive practices. Using a comparative approach with international case studies, the book uncovers the role of social workers in politically tense episodes of recent history including the anti-racist struggle in the US and the impact of colonialism in Australia, New Zealand and Canada. As the de-colonisation of curricula and Black Lives Matter movement gain momentum, the fascinating book skilfully navigates social work's collective political past while considering its future.

General

Imprint:	Policy Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2023
First published:	2023
Contributors:	Rich Moth • Filipe Duarte • Patrick Selmi • Carolyn Noble • Alan Dettlaff • Victoria Copeland • Caroline Mcgregor • Michael Lavalette • Nicos Trimikliniotis • Vassilis Tsianos
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	304
ISBN-13:	978-1-4473-6427-6
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social work > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Ethical issues & debates > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political control & freedoms > Political control & influence > Political oppression & persecution > General
LSN:	1-4473-6427-9
Barcode:	9781447364276

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