Ioakimidis, Vasilios and Wyllie, Aaron (2023) Social Work's Histories of Complicity and Resistance A Tale of Two Professions. Policy Press, viii-x. ISBN 9781447364283. Official URL: https://policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/social...
Ioakimidis, Vasilios and Wyllie, Aaron (2023) Social Work's Histories of Complicity and Resistance A Tale of Two Professions. Policy Press, viii-x. ISBN 9781447364283. Official URL: https://policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/social...
Ioakimidis, Vasilios and Wyllie, Aaron (2023) Social Work's Histories of Complicity and Resistance A Tale of Two Professions. Policy Press, viii-x. ISBN 9781447364283. Official URL: https://policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/social...
Abstract
Social work is often presented as a benevolent and politically neutral profession, avoiding discussion about its sometimes troubling political histories. This book rethinks social work’s legacy and history of both political resistance and complicity with oppressive and punitive practices. Using a comparative approach with international case studies, the book uncovers the role of social workers in politically tense episodes of recent history, including the anti-racist struggle in the US and the impact of colonialism in Australia, New Zealand and Canada. As the de-colonisation of curricula and the Black Lives Matter movement gain momentum, this fascinating book skilfully navigates social work’s collective political past while considering its future.
Item Type: | Book |
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Uncontrolled Keywords: | History |
Divisions: | Faculty of Science and Health Faculty of Science and Health > Health and Social Care, School of |
SWORD Depositor: | Unnamed user with email elements@essex.ac.uk |
Depositing User: | Unnamed user with email elements@essex.ac.uk |
Date Deposited: | 21 Oct 2024 15:59 |
Last Modified: | 21 Oct 2024 15:59 |
URI: | http://repository.essex.ac.uk/id/eprint/34204 |