
Anti Oppressive Social Work Theory and Practice
Lena Dominelli(Author)
Jo Campling(Editor)
Red Globe Press
Published on 16. September 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
X, 211 pages
978-0-333-77155-6 (ISBN)
Description
This book, by one of the leading theorists of social work, tackles a subject of crucial importance to students and practitioners alike: how social workers can enable their clients to challenge and transcend the manifold oppressions that disempower them (whether through poverty, disability, mental illness, etc.). It moves from a discussion of social work's purpose and ambitions to an exposition of theory and, from there, to the practice arenas of working with individuals, in groups, within organisations, and within a wider social and political context.
More details
Edition
2002
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
371 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-77155-6 (9780333771556)
DOI
10.1007/978-1-4039-1400-2
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions

Lena Dominelli | Jo Campling
Anti Oppressive Social Work Theory and Practice
E-Book
03/2017
1st Edition
Bloomsbury Academic
€48.99
Available for download
Persons
LENA DOMINELLI is Professor of Social and Community Development and Director of the Centre for International Social and Community Development in the Department of Social Work Studies at the University of Southampton. She is also the President of the International Association of Schools of Social Work. She has worked as a social worker, probation officer and community worker and has written 18 books, including Anti-Racist Social Work (second edition) and Sociology for Social Work.
Content
Introduction.- Anti-Oppressive Practice as a Legitimate Concern of Social Work.- Oppression, Social Divisions and Identity.- Anti-Oppressive Practice in Action: Therapeutic Interventions for Individuals.- Anti-Oppressive Practice in Action: Groups Interventions and Collective Action.- Engaging in Organisational Change.- Beyond Postmodern Welfare: Establishing Unity between Content, Process and Outcomes.- Conclusions.