Ethics and Value Perspectives in Social Work

MEL GRAY is Professor of Social Work and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Advanced Study for Humanity at the University of Newcastle, Australia.  She is Joint Editor of Australian Social Work and is on the editorial boards for several international journals. Her interests range from creativity, morality, spirituality and theory and philosophy in social work to experiential social work education.  STEPHEN A. WEBB is Professor of Human Sciences and Director of the Research Institute of Advanced Study for Humanity at the University of Newcastle, Australia. His previous publications include Thinking about Social Work, co-edited with Mel Gray, and Social Work in a Risk Society (Palgrave).

• Introduction: Ethics and Value Perspectives in Social Work; M.Gray& S.A.WebbPART I: PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVESCodes of Ethics; E.CongressCodes of Conduct; P.WebsterEthical Decision Making; D.McAuliffeEthical Dilemmas in Practice; S.BorrmannFaith-based Practice; P.GilliganPART II: MORAL PERSPECTIVESEthic of Care; B.FeatherstoneEthic of Responsibility; S.TascónDiscourse Ethics; S.HoustonVirtue Ethics; S.A.WebbPostmodern Ethics; M.GrayPART III: SOCIAL PERSPECTIVESAnti-Racist Practice; H.SoydanHuman Rights and Social Justice; J.IfeAnti-Oppressive Practice; L.DominelliCitizenship and Participation; A.MatthiesPART IV: SPIRITUAL PERSPECTIVESIslam and Ethics; T.LovatChristianity and Ethics; R.WhitingNew Age Ethics; D.Houtman& S.AupersConclusion: Practising Values in Social Work; M.Gray& S.A.Webb.