The Challenge of Existential Social Work Practice

by Mark Griffiths

Social work is being constantly shaped by external forces such as new information technology, managerialism, increased public accountability and programme risk management. Although an appreciation of how these forces impact on direct service is required, an exclusive focus on them can prevent social workers from genuinely embracing current practice opportunities.

Existentialism - a philosophy that emphasises our existence in the world as...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 113752829X
• ISBN13: 9781137528292
• Release Date: September 2017
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.8" x 8.3"