Rethinking Anti-Discriminatory and Anti-Oppressive Theories for Social Work Practice - Softcover

Cocker, Christine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 113702397X ISBN 13: 9781137023971

Publisher: Red Globe Press, 2014

Synopsis

For years anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice have been embedded in the social work landscape. Thinking beyond the mainstream approaches, this book critically examines some of the core concepts and issues in social work, providing fresh perspectives and opportunities for educators, students and practitioners of social work.

About this title

About the Author:

Christine Cocker is a Senior Lecturer at the University of East Anglia, UK. She is a registered social worker and has over 25 years experience as a social worker and manager in child and family social work in Local Authorities and voluntary sector organisations in the UK. Her research and publications are in the area of social work with looked after children, and lesbian and gay fostering and adoption.

Trish Hafford-Letchfield is a Reader at Middlesex University, UK. A qualified social worker, nurse and educator, she has extensive management experience and has published widely on leadership, management and organisational development. Trish's research interests include sexuality and sexual identities, educational gerontology and the arts in social work education.

About this edition

• Publisher: Red Globe Press
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 113702397X
• ISBN 13: 9781137023971
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288