Transforming Social Work: Social Constructionist Reflections on Contemporary and Enduring Issues

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Stanley Witkin (Apt 302, South Burlington, VT, USA)

Transforming Social Work

Social Constructionist Reflections on Contemporary and Enduring Issues

Stanley Witkin (Apt 302, South Burlington, VT, USA)

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Red Globe Press
28 February 2017

Sociology; Social work; Health systems & services

Humankind seems to be heading along a precarious path. If we are to redirect and bring about truly transformative change, we must develop new understandings of the complex issues facing our global society.

In this important new text, renowned scholar Stanley Witkin explores how this might be approached within social work. Using social constructionist-informed critical analyses, Witkin proposes new conceptualisations of significant social work issues and suggests innovative possibilities for transformative change.

Providing a highly accessible discussion of complex theories and their application to practice, this ground-breaking text presents a transformative framework for the future of social work.

By: Stanley Witkin (Apt 302 South Burlington VT USA)
Imprint: Red Globe Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 1st ed. 2016
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 324g
ISBN: 9781137346421
ISBN 10: 1137346426
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 28 February 2017
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Stanley L Witkin is a professor in the Department of Social Work at the University of Vermont, USA and co-founder of the Global Partnership for Transformative Social Work (www.gptsw.net). He has been a Fulbright scholar in Finland and Ireland and has held visiting scholar appointments at universities in Canada, the UK, Israel, Australia, Finland and Hong Kong. Recent publications include topics such as social work and social construction, autoethnography, social justice, and transformative change.

Reviews for Transforming Social Work: Social Constructionist Reflections on Contemporary and Enduring Issues

A book that is of great significance and contribution to social work scholars, students, educators, practitioners and policy makers. * Hagit Sinai-Glazer, The British Journal of Social Work, Vol. 49 (5) *