Social Theory, Power and Practice

Social Theory, Power and Practice explores key strands of contemporary social theory in developing an innovative framework for understanding the operation of power. This draws on structural theories of inequality and oppression and poststructural deconstructions of discourse, identity and emotion. These are used to examine the dynamics of social and personal change, and to inform the development of empowering practice within the human services with those who may experience distress, abuse or exclusion.

List of contents

Introduction Everything in its Proper Place? Modernism and Postmodernism Exposing Conflict: Structural Approaches to Power and Inequality What's the Story? Poststructuralism, Discourse and Narrative Hidden Depths: Reclaiming Emotionality Stepping Out: (De)constructing Identities Relations of Power Systems, Instabilities and Change Conclusions for Theory and Practice Bibliography

About the author

JERRY TEW is Senior Lecturer in the School of Social Work, University of Central England. He has substantial previous experience as a social work practitioner specializing in mental health, and has published on integrating social and user perspectives within the theory base for professional practice.

Summary

Social Theory, Power and Practice explores key strands of contemporary social theory in developing an innovative framework for understanding the operation of power. This draws on structural theories of inequality and oppression and poststructural deconstructions of discourse, identity and emotion. These are used to examine the dynamics of social and personal change, and to inform the development of empowering practice within the human services with those who may experience distress, abuse or exclusion.

Product details

• Authors: J Tew, J. Tew, Jerry Tew
• Publisher: Springer Palgrave Macmillan
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.2002
• EAN: 9780333803066
• ISBN: 978-0-333-80306-6
• No. of pages: 233
• Dimensions: 145 mm x 225 mm x 20 mm
• Weight: 431 g
• Illustrations: X, 233 p.
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; B, Sociology, Social Inequality, Social Theory, Psychology, Social & ethical issues, Behavioral Sciences and Psychology, Sociology, general, Psychology, general, Social Structure, Social Inequality, Social Structure, Social sciences—Philosophy, Palgrave Social & Cultural Studies Collection