Constructive Social Work: Towards a New Practice

by Nigel Parton and Patrick O'Byrne

Book Overview

Recent years have witnessed increased international interest in the relevance of social theories associated with postmodernism, social constructionism and narrative approaches for social work. The central aim of this unique book is to demonstrate how such ideas can make a direct and positive contribution to social work practice. The innovative approach is affirmative and reflexive and emphasis is given to dialogue, process and plurality of knowledge...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0333747291
• ISBN13: 9780333747292
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"