Critical Theory for Social Work

A Simple Introduction

Häftad, Engelska, 2025

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Beskrivning

Covering a range of important social theorists – from W.E.B. Du Bois to Judith Butler – this accessibly written textbook encourages critical thinking and critical approaches to social work, providing an entry point for anyone interested in thinking theoretically about practice. Key features include: •essential terms explained throughout;•end-of-chapter prompts to promote further thinking from students; •suggestions for further reading complete with commentary; and •companion website with links to videos, a lesson plan and additional resources. Written for introductory audiences and experts alike, this book will appeal to students studying social work or other related social and allied professions at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, as well as practitioners engaged in professional development.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2025-01-07
Mått:170 x 244 x 12 mm
Vikt:314 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:160
Förlag:Bristol University Press
ISBN:9781447371687

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Joe Whelan is Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work and Social Policy at Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin. He is a sociologist, social policy scholar and qualified social worker and teaches critical theory to social work students.

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"Encouraging readers to develop confidence in their own skills for analysing the work of selective critical theorists, this book provides a creative and engaging approach to making critical theory more accessible and understandable." Caroline McGregor, University of Galway

Innehållsförteckning

1. Introduction to Theory: Theorising Social Work 2. Ways of Knowing: Traditional Modernity and Postmodernity3. Karl Marx and Social Work4. W.E.B Du Bois and Social Work5. Jürgen Habermas and Social Work6. Axel Honneth and Social Work7. Pierre Bourdieu and Social Work8. bell hooks and Social Work9. Michel Foucault and Social Work10. Judith Butler and Social Work11. Giorgio Agamben and Social Work12. Summary: Revisiting the Learning Outcomes