Islam and Social Work : Culturally Sensitive Practice in a Diverse World Paperback / softback
by Sara Ashencaen (Bournemouth University) Crabtree, Fatima (Senior Researcher, Centre for Economic and Social Inclusion) Husain, Basia (Institute of Applied Social Sciences, University of Birmingham) Spalek
Part of the BASW/Policy Press titles series
Paperback / softback
Description
This unique textbook enables social work practitioners to gain a deeper understanding of how Islamic principles inform and influence the lives of Muslim populations. Designed to support work with families and faith communities, this completely revised and updated edition examines religious precepts, cosmologies, philosophies and daily practices, while acknowledging cultural variants and population heterogeneity.
It includes a comprehensive update of the research literature, international case studies, and new sections on religious extremism and ageing and end-of-life. This is the only book specifically on social work with Muslim communities and provides an essential toolkit for culturally sensitive social work practice.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:224 pages, No
- Publisher:Bristol University Press
- Publication Date:07/12/2016
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- ISBN:9781447330103
Information
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Only a few left - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:224 pages, No
- Publisher:Bristol University Press
- Publication Date:07/12/2016
- Category:
- ISBN:9781447330103
