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A Contemporary History of Social Work: Learning from the Past
Terry Bamford
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Description for A Contemporary History of Social Work: Learning from the Past
Paperback. Challenging th social work students and professionals to understand why social work has failed to maintain its position as a driver of social reform, the author looks forward to a new model of practice that places a commitment to social justice at the heart of the profession. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 172 x 20. Weight in Grams: 388.
Drawing on lessons from the recent history of social work to identify how and why it has lost its privilege and influence, this book challenges social work students to understand why social work has failed to maintain its position as a driver of social reform. Bamford looks forward to a new model of practice that places a commitment to put social justice back at the heart of professional practice. The book contributes to the topical debates about social work education and the identity of the profession, encouraging critical thinking about organisation models, practice content and meaning of professionalism in social ... Read more
Drawing on lessons from the recent history of social work to identify how and why it has lost its privilege and influence, this book challenges social work students to understand why social work has failed to maintain its position as a driver of social reform. Bamford looks forward to a new model of practice that places a commitment to put social justice back at the heart of professional practice. The book contributes to the topical debates about social work education and the identity of the profession, encouraging critical thinking about organisation models, practice content and meaning of professionalism in social ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bristol University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781447322160
SKU
V9781447322160
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Terry Bamford
Terry Bamford has been active in social work for five decades. He has chaired the British Association of Social Workers, been a Director of Social Services in Northern Ireland and a London borough. He was a founder member of the General Social Care Council. He has chaired a Primary Care Trust and is currently Chair of the Social Work History ... Read more
Reviews for A Contemporary History of Social Work: Learning from the Past
"This book is a treasure trove of wisdom based on the experience of living the history which it recounts." The British Journal of Social Work “In this meticulously researched book, infused by his 50 years of experience as practitioner, manager and policy advocate, Terry Bamford prods, pokes and throws light on some of social work's recurring dilemmas.” June Thoburn, University ... Read more