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International Perspectives on Social Work :Global Conditions and Local Practice

4.00 ( 2 Ratings by Goodreads)
International Perspectives on Social Work

International Perspectives on Social Work :Global Conditions and Local Practice

4.00 (2 Ratings by Goodreads)
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Published: 22 September, 2006
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As social work is fundamentally being altered by the 'Internationalization' of social problems, this book examines the implications for students and practitioners. Arguing that social professionals working locally need an understanding of global mechanisms and cross-cultural issues, it includes both local level and international examples.
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Type Book
ISBN13 9781403939517
ISBN10 1403939519
Number Of Pages 272
Item Weight 318 g
Publisher / Reseller Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format Paperback
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'[H]ighly recommended for practioners, managers and those in social work education.' - Professional Social Work 'This book is timely as it should help readers in terms of conceptualising these themes and placing them within the context of their experiences. It is highly recommended for practitioners, managers and those in social work education.' - Rohan Burke, Social Work 'The book offers a lot of useful knowledge on how to understand the different aspects of the subjects related to globalisation, and the many examples make is easy to follow.' - Gurid Aga Askeland, Health and Social Care in the Community

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Author's Bio

KAREN LYONS is Honorary Professor of International Social Work, University of Hertfordshire, UK, and Editor-in-chief of the journal, International Social Work.

KATHLEEN MANION has had a varied career as a social professional in several countries and is currently a Researcher and Visiting Lecturer at the University of East London, UK.

MARY CARLSEN is Director of the Social Work Programme at St. Olaf College, USA and also works in hospice and HIV/AIDS care.

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