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Islam and Social Work: Culturally Sensitive Practice in a Diverse World
Sara Ashencaen Crabtree
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Description for Islam and Social Work: Culturally Sensitive Practice in a Diverse World
Paperback. This unique textbook enables social work practitioners to gain a deeper understanding of how Islamic principles inform and influence the lives of Muslim populations. Series: BASW/Policy Press Titles. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: HRH; JFSR2; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 174 x 240 x 16. Weight in Grams: 444.
This unique textbook enables social work practitioners to gain a deeper understanding of how Islamic principles inform and influence the lives of Muslim populations. This completely updated and revised edition 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.
This unique textbook enables social work practitioners to gain a deeper understanding of how Islamic principles inform and influence the lives of Muslim populations. This completely updated and revised edition 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.
Product Details
Publisher
Policy Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Series
BASW/Policy Press Titles
Condition
New
Weight
443g
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Bristol, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781447330103
SKU
V9781447330103
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Ref
99-50
About Sara Ashencaen Crabtree
Sara Ashencaen Crabtree is a senior lecturer in Health and Social Work at Bournemouth University. Her previous academic posts were in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Fatima Husain's background is in family-based research and she is currently a senior researcher at The Centre for Economic and Social Inclusion, London. Basia Spalek is Professor in Conflict Transformation within ... Read more
Reviews for Islam and Social Work: Culturally Sensitive Practice in a Diverse World
An interesting and informative read, for both the social worker and a broader range of practitioners. Professional Social Work, February 2009 (Review of the first edition) A really valuable and up-to-date resource that addresses all fields of social work. It gets at the questions that practitioners actually ask. David Pitcher, Children's Guardian, Children and Family Court ... Read more