
Doing Radical Social Work
Colin Turbett(Author)
Red Globe Press
Published on 27. January 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
216 pages
978-1-137-30853-5 (ISBN)
Description
This is the first book to provide social workers with an applicable model for radical practice. Through examining the current state of social work in the UK and looking at the radical approaches that have developed over the years, this book explores some of the opportunities that exist for a radical social work.
Reviews / Votes
'Grounded in the realities of contemporary practice, this much-needed book shows how social workers can enact practical strategies that contribute to progressive social change as well as transform people's lives.' - Bob Pease, Chair of Social Work at Deakin University, Australia 'At a time when social workers are increasingly looking for alternatives to managerialist-driven practice, an alternative perspective is essential. Providing a wealth of ideas for radical social work practice, this book will be essential reading for practitioners and students alike.' - Mark Baldwin, Senior Lecturer in Social Work, University of Bath, UK 'This timely book, with its emphasis on 'the practical and the possible', will help social workers to survive bureaucracy and burn out through creative practice, collective organization and an over-riding commitment to social justice.'- Helga Pile, UNISON National Officer for Social CareMore details
Series
Edition
2014
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
336 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-137-30853-5 (9781137308535)
DOI
10.1007/978-1-137-30854-2
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions

Colin Turbett
Doing Radical Social Work
E-Book
01/2014
1st Edition
Bloomsbury Academic
€39.99
Available for download
Person
Colin Turbett is Children and Families Team Manager for North Ayrshire Council Social Services, UK.
Content
1. The Context of Social Work.- 2. Radical Theory.- 3. Finding Space for Radical Practice.- 4. Working with Children and Families.- 5. Working with Adults.- 6. Community Social Work in the 'Big Society'.- 7. Radical Social Work with Individuals and Groups.- 8. Prospects for Radical Practice: Survival in the Front Line