Social Work in a Changing Scotland (Hardcover)

Scotland has changed, politically and culturally, in recent years, with persistent demands for independence culminating in a referendum in 2014. On this fluid political landscape, social welfare can be co-opted towards a wider 'nation-building' project. As a result, social work in Scotland is increasingly divergent from the rest of the UK. This book offers a comprehensive, critical and timely account of the profession in these changing times, charting its historical development, current practice and future directions. Bringing together a range of academic and practice experts, it considers social work as it is currently but also as it might be. Divided into three parts, the first part sets a context, identifying historical, philosophical, policy and legal influences on current practice. The second part picks up on current themes in policy and practice, addressing key issues of professional identity in an increasingly integrated policy context. The final part contains chapters on current domains of practice, identifying key areas of legislation, policy and practice. Social Work in a Changing Scotland is essential reading for social work students, offering an accessible yet critical overview of the profession. It will also inform current practitioners to understand better the changing contexts within which they practise, while prompting further academic debate about Scottish social work.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Student Social Work
Release date:	February 2018
First published:	2018
Editors:	Viviene E. Cree • Mark Smith
Dimensions:	246 x 174 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	190
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-29502-5
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social work > General Promotions
LSN:	1-138-29502-7
Barcode:	9781138295025

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