
Promoting Equality
Working with Diversity and Difference
Neil Thompson(Author)
Palgrave (Publisher)
3rd Edition
Published on 24. May 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-0-230-22343-1 (ISBN)
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Description
Practitioners working within the people professions have a legal and moral responsibility to promote equality wherever possible. This insightful book from a leading author provides a lucid guide to the complexities of inequality, and offers a sound foundation for practice that makes a positive contribution to equality, social justice and empowerment.
Now in its third edition, this highly successful text challenges oversimplified approaches to tackling discrimination and oppression. It combines an impressive blend of theoretical analysis and practice insights, all conveyed in the accessible and engaging style which has earned Neil Thompson his sterling reputation in the field.
This is an essential reading for students and practitioners within the helping professions, and managers and supervisors across the public, private and voluntary sectors.
Now in its third edition, this highly successful text challenges oversimplified approaches to tackling discrimination and oppression. It combines an impressive blend of theoretical analysis and practice insights, all conveyed in the accessible and engaging style which has earned Neil Thompson his sterling reputation in the field.
This is an essential reading for students and practitioners within the helping professions, and managers and supervisors across the public, private and voluntary sectors.
Reviews / Votes
Review of the 1st edition: 'The works of Neil Thompson on anti-discriminatory practice, anti-oppression and equality have become well-known and highly respected standard reading.' - Paul Williams, British Journal of Social Work Review of the 2nd edition: 'It is aimed at a variety of health and social care professionals and provides a thorough grounding in the theories and practices around discrimination and oppression.' - Care and HealthMore details
Edition
3rd ed. 2011
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Palgrave Macmillan
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
288 p.
Dimensions
Height: 23.4 cm
Width: 15.6 cm
ISBN-13
978-0-230-22343-1 (9780230223431)
DOI
10.1007/978-0-230-34566-9
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions

Book
10/2017
4th Edition
Bloomsbury Academic
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Previous edition

Book
04/2003
2nd Edition
Palgrave Macmillan
€30.94
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Person
NEIL THOMPSON is a highly respected writer, teacher and adviser, with over 35 years' experience in the people professions. He has held full or honorary professorships at four UK universities, and is now a sought after trainer, consultant and conference speaker. He is the Editor-in-Chief of two online communities: Well-being Zone (www.wellbeingzone.com) and Social Work Focus (www.socialworkfocus.com). His personal website is at www.neilthompson.info.
Content
Introduction.- Equality and Diversity in Context.- Theoretical Foundations.- Power.- Discrimination and Oppression.- Health and the Medicalization of Inequality.- Learning from the Past.- The Organizational Context.- Conclusion: Strategies for Promoting Equality