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Rural Social Work
Richard Pugh
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Description for Rural Social Work
Paperback. This book provides a wide-ranging review of existing writing and research on rural social services and explores some of the distinctive features of rural contexts and rural problems. Series: BASW/Policy Press Titles. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 420.
In much of the West the concerns of rural people are marginalised and rural issues neglected. This stimulating book draws upon a rich variety of material to show why rural social work is such a challenging field of practice. It incorporates research from different disciplines and places to provide an accessible and comprehensive introduction to rural practice. The first part of the book focuses upon the experience of rurality. The second part of the book turns to the development of rural practice, reviewing different ways of working from casework through to community development. This book is relevant to planners, managers ... Read more
In much of the West the concerns of rural people are marginalised and rural issues neglected. This stimulating book draws upon a rich variety of material to show why rural social work is such a challenging field of practice. It incorporates research from different disciplines and places to provide an accessible and comprehensive introduction to rural practice. The first part of the book focuses upon the experience of rurality. The second part of the book turns to the development of rural practice, reviewing different ways of working from casework through to community development. This book is relevant to planners, managers ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Series
BASW/Policy Press Titles
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781861347206
SKU
V9781861347206
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99-50
About Richard Pugh
Richard Pugh is Professor of Social Work at Keele University, UK, and has written on a range of rural issues including rural racism, professional and personal boundaries, and the theoretical development of rural social work. Brian Cheers is Adjunct Professor at the Centre for Rural Health and Community Development at the University of South Australia and Adjunct Professor in the ... Read more
Reviews for Rural Social Work
"Emphasizes rural diversity and models of practice in rural settings." Contemporary Rural Social Work