Social justice theory and practice for social work : critical and philosophical perspectives / Lynelle Watts, David Hodgson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Watts, Lynelle, author.

Hodgson, David, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social justice.

Social service--Research.

Social service.

Social workers.

Physical Description:

xxi, 211 pages ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Singapore, Springer, [2019]

Notes:

This book offers a much-needed critical overview of the concept of social justice and its application in professional social work practice. Social justice has a rich conceptual genealogy in critical theory and political philosophy. For students, teachers and social workers concerned with empowerment, social change and human rights, this book provides a guide to the key ideas and thinkers, crucial historical developments and contemporary debates about social justice. It synthesises interdisciplinary knowledge and offers a new framework for practice, including a clear and practical exposition of four domains of skills and knowledge important for social justice informed social work. The book also contributes to social work pedagogy by offering a comprehensive set of learning outcomes that can be used to design curriculum, teaching and learning, and further research into social justice praxis.

ISBN:

9789811336201

9811336202

OCLC:

1061818481