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Originally published in 1965, this standard work sets out to
explore the questions: What is ‘social administration’, and how
can people prepare themselves for this work? It shows the social
services in continuous evolution in response to political, economic
and social change, and it ends with a deeply thoughtful and
thought-provoking analysis of the processes and causes of this
evolution, and of the different contributions to change made by the
various parties concerned. This analysis is based on the case
studies presented in the book’s central chapters. Of this new
version of the book, first published in 1975, Professor Donnison
wrote: ‘The first three chapters of the original book have been
scrapped and a new introduction to the whole subject takes their
place – an introduction not only to the literature about social
policy and administration but to the "point" and purpose of the
subject (for students who, rightly, expect to be convinced about
this before devoting their time to it). Then follow eight case
studies of innovations in the work and policies of local units of
the social services – including housing, education, a home help
service, planning and legal aid, besides social work services.
These are the original studies untouched. I have returned to each
agency and found out what has happened since our original studies,
adding a postscript to each, outlining the main developments since
the original research, ten to twenty years ago. I don’t think
anyone has ever done that before. In most cases the innovating
trends we identified have gone further, often becoming national
orthodoxy by now. The one (on legal aid) where unexpected
developments have occurred is at least as interesting.’ Professor
Donnison has added a ninth case study – of the Department of
Social Administration at the London School of Economics where he
was working when the original studies were made (Professor Richard
Titmuss was head of the department at that time). This study traces
the development of education for social workers at a seminal stage
and the difficult problems which had to be resolved when major new
departures occurred in this field. The chapter will be of lasting
interest to historians of social work and social work education in
Britain, besides throwing light on the process of innovation in
social policy.
Originally published in 1965, this standard work sets out to
explore the questions: What is 'social administration', and how can
people prepare themselves for this work? It shows the social
services in continuous evolution in response to political, economic
and social change, and it ends with a deeply thoughtful and
thought-provoking analysis of the processes and causes of this
evolution, and of the different contributions to change made by the
various parties concerned. This analysis is based on the case
studies presented in the book's central chapters. Of this new
version of the book, first published in 1975, Professor Donnison
wrote: 'The first three chapters of the original book have been
scrapped and a new introduction to the whole subject takes their
place - an introduction not only to the literature about social
policy and administration but to the "point" and purpose of the
subject (for students who, rightly, expect to be convinced about
this before devoting their time to it). Then follow eight case
studies of innovations in the work and policies of local units of
the social services - including housing, education, a home help
service, planning and legal aid, besides social work services.
These are the original studies untouched. I have returned to each
agency and found out what has happened since our original studies,
adding a postscript to each, outlining the main developments since
the original research, ten to twenty years ago. I don't think
anyone has ever done that before. In most cases the innovating
trends we identified have gone further, often becoming national
orthodoxy by now. The one (on legal aid) where unexpected
developments have occurred is at least as interesting.' Professor
Donnison has added a ninth case study - of the Department of Social
Administration at the London School of Economics where he was
working when the original studies were made (Professor Richard
Titmuss was head of the department at that time). This study traces
the development of education for social workers at a seminal stage
and the difficult problems which had to be resolved when major new
departures occurred in this field. The chapter will be of lasting
interest to historians of social work and social work education in
Britain, besides throwing light on the process of innovation in
social policy.
Originally published in 1987, Regenerating the Inner City looks at
the changes to Glasgow's East End and how industrial closures and
slum clearance projects have caused people to leave. This is
reflected across the western world, and causes severe blows to
cities where these industries are located. The book draws on
Glasgow's Eastern Area Renewal Scheme, the first big urban renewal
project in Britain. The contributors to the volume come from a
range of disciplines and form practical conclusions for
policy-makers, and community activists. The book uses door-to-door
surveys in Glasgow's east end, and interviews with community groups
to gain an authentic understanding of the issue.
Originally published in 1987, Regenerating the Inner City looks at
the changes to Glasgow's East End and how industrial closures and
slum clearance projects have caused people to leave. This is
reflected across the western world, and causes severe blows to
cities where these industries are located. The book draws on
Glasgow's Eastern Area Renewal Scheme, the first big urban renewal
project in Britain. The contributors to the volume come from a
range of disciplines and form practical conclusions for
policy-makers, and community activists. The book uses door-to-door
surveys in Glasgow's east end, and interviews with community groups
to gain an authentic understanding of the issue.
Anyone working, or planning to work, as an advocate for people who
need help in dealing with public services will want to read this
book. Advocacy is an area of increasing importance in service
provision, where new ways of working have to be found that
increasingly create an enabling, rather than a providing, state.
Advocacy has an important part to play in this shift. Based on the
experience of real advocates, "Speaking to power" is written in a
vivid, jargon-free style. As well as practical chapters on 'what
advocates do', using case studies from Scotland where important
developments are taking place, the book discusses how advocacy fits
into the broader scheme of things. Donnison describes and discusses
examples of advocacy, with chapters dealing with management,
training and evaluation of the work. The book concludes with a
thought-provoking discussion of various strategies which help
vulnerable people speak to power on more equal terms. "Speaking to
power" will be particularly helpful to advocates working with
people who have mental health or learning difficulties, for
doctors, nurses and social workers involved in advocacy, and for
students preparing to enter those professions. It will also be of
interest to students of social policy and other readers concerned
about Britain's broader social and political development.
Anyone working, or planning to work, as an advocate for people who
need help in dealing with public services will want to read this
book. Advocacy is an area of increasing importance in service
provision, especially in the voluntary sector. New ways of working
have to be found that increasingly create an enabling, rather than
a providing, state and advocacy has an important part to play in
this shift. Based on the experience of real advocates and using
case studies based on real practice issues, "Speaking to power" is
written in a vivid, jargon-free style that will make it an
enjoyable read for professionals, students and lay people alike. As
well as practical chapters on 'what advocates do', using case
studies from Scotland where important developments are taking
place, the book discusses how advocacy fits into the broader scheme
of things. It describes and discusses examples of advocacy, both
for individuals and for groups, with chapters dealing with
management, training and evaluation of the work. It concludes with
a thought-provoking discussion of various strategies which help
vulnerable people speak to power on more equal terms. "Speaking to
power" will be particularly helpful to advocates working with
people who have mental health difficulties or learning
difficulties, for doctors, nurses and social workers involved in
this work, and for students preparing to enter those professions.
It will also be of interest to students of social policy and other
readers concerned about Britain's broader social and political
development.
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