Thorpe, Christopher
Social Theory for Social Work
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415826402
- author:
- Thorpe, Christopher
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 216
- Dimensions:
- 174 mm X 246 mm
- Genre:
- 24.38 x 17.27 x 1.27 centimetres, Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Social Work,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
This book explores how social theory can inform and enhance social work practice. Drawing on a wide range of theoretical ideas and perspectives from classical and modern thinkers, it demonstrates the insights their work can bring to bear on various social work scenarios.
The book covers diverse theoretical traditions, including phenomenology, symbolic interactionism, Norbert Elias, Michel Foucault, Pierre Bourdieu, feminism and globalization theory. By applying these different perspectives, a range of social work issues and debates are opened up for exploration.
Ultimately, the book aims to critically consider how social theory can contribute towards realizing core values in social work within a rapidly globalizing world.
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