Poverty, inequality and social work

The impact of neo-liberalism and austerity politics on welfare provision

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Social Work
Cover of the book Poverty, inequality and social work by Cummins, Ian, Policy Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Cummins, Ian ISBN: 9781447334835
Publisher: Policy Press Publication: January 17, 2018
Imprint: Policy Press Language: English
Author: Cummins, Ian
ISBN: 9781447334835
Publisher: Policy Press
Publication: January 17, 2018
Imprint: Policy Press
Language: English

This book offers a critical, sociological analysis of the domino effect of neoliberalism and austerity politics on the role of social work and wider welfare provision. It argues that social work should move away from the resultant emphasis on risk management and bureaucracy, and return to a focus on relational and community approaches as the cornerstone of practice. Applying theoretical frameworks to practice, including those of Bourdieu and the recent work of Wacquant, the book examines the development of neoliberal ideas and their impact on social welfare. It explores the implications of this across a range of areas of social work practice, including work with children and families, working with asylum seekers and refugees and mental health social work.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This book offers a critical, sociological analysis of the domino effect of neoliberalism and austerity politics on the role of social work and wider welfare provision. It argues that social work should move away from the resultant emphasis on risk management and bureaucracy, and return to a focus on relational and community approaches as the cornerstone of practice. Applying theoretical frameworks to practice, including those of Bourdieu and the recent work of Wacquant, the book examines the development of neoliberal ideas and their impact on social welfare. It explores the implications of this across a range of areas of social work practice, including work with children and families, working with asylum seekers and refugees and mental health social work.

More books from Policy Press

Cover of the book Designing public policy for co-production by Cummins, Ian
Cover of the book The health debate 2nd edition by Cummins, Ian
Cover of the book Climate Change and Poverty by Cummins, Ian
Cover of the book Mental health by Cummins, Ian
Cover of the book Working in teams 2e by Cummins, Ian
Cover of the book Micro-enterprise and personalisation by Cummins, Ian
Cover of the book Contemporary social evils by Cummins, Ian
Cover of the book Ethnic identity and inequalities in Britain by Cummins, Ian
Cover of the book Labour exploitation and work-based harm by Cummins, Ian
Cover of the book Pushed to the edge by Cummins, Ian
Cover of the book Writing for research by Cummins, Ian
Cover of the book Urban environments in Africa by Cummins, Ian
Cover of the book Women and Religion by Cummins, Ian
Cover of the book Organisational behaviour for social work by Cummins, Ian
Cover of the book Managing the research process by Cummins, Ian
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy