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Social Theory, Power and Practice
J. Tew
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Description for Social Theory, Power and Practice
Paperback. Num Pages: 243 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JHB; JHBA; JM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Social Theory, Power and Practice explores key strands of contemporary social theory in developing an innovative framework for understanding the operation of power. This draws on structural theories of inequality and oppression and poststructural deconstructions of discourse, identity and emotion. These are used to examine the dynamics of social and personal change, and to inform the development of empowering practice within the human services with those who may experience distress, abuse or exclusion.
Social Theory, Power and Practice explores key strands of contemporary social theory in developing an innovative framework for understanding the operation of power. This draws on structural theories of inequality and oppression and poststructural deconstructions of discourse, identity and emotion. These are used to examine the dynamics of social and personal change, and to inform the development of empowering practice within the human services with those who may experience distress, abuse or exclusion.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
243
Condition
New
Number of Pages
233
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781349422043
SKU
V9781349422043
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99-15
About J. Tew
JERRY TEW is Senior Lecturer in the School of Social Work, University of Central England. He has substantial previous experience as a social work practitioner specializing in mental health, and has published on integrating social and user perspectives within the theory base for professional practice.
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