Religion, belief and social work : Making a difference Paperback / softback
by Sheila (Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Bradford) Furness, Philip (Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Bradford) Gilligan
Part of the Social Work in Practice series
Paperback / softback
Description
This book examines how religion and related beliefs have varied impacts on the needs and perceptions of practitioners, service users, and the support networks available to them.
The authors argue that social workers need to understand these phenomena, so that they can become more confident in challenging discriminatory and oppressive practices.
The centrality of religion and associated beliefs in the lives of many is emphasised, as are their potentially liberating (and potentially negative) impacts.
In line with the "Social Work in Practice" series style, the book allows readers to explore issues in depth.
It focuses on knowledge transmission, and the encouragement of critical reflection on practice.
Each chapter is built around 'real-life' case scenarios using a problem-based learning approach.
This book is the first to deal with social work and religion so comprehensively and will therefore be essential reading not only for social work students, but also for practitioners in a range of areas, social work academics and researchers in the UK and beyond.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:200 pages, No
- Publisher:Policy Press
- Publication Date:18/11/2009
- Category:
- ISBN:9781861349811
Information
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:200 pages, No
- Publisher:Policy Press
- Publication Date:18/11/2009
- Category:
- ISBN:9781861349811
