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Zusatztext 'This book...aims to examine developments in international social work and to do so within a theoretical framework based on postmodernism and globalization.' Journal of Social Policy 'The book addresses a central question: is there an international social work?' European Journal of Social Work Informationen zum Autor Malcolm Payne is the Director of Psycho-social and Spiritual Care at St Christopher's Hospice in London. Gurid Aga Askeland is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work at Diakonhjemmet University College in Oslo. Klappentext The authors to this key volume explore and question the concepts of 'postmodern', 'international' and 'global' in light of growing interest in international social work in the early 21st century. Emphasizing the importance of critical reflection, they debate whether educational colonization can be challenged and effective anti-discriminatory and pro-equality practice and education promoted. Zusammenfassung The authors to this key volume explore and question the concepts of 'postmodern', 'international' and 'global' in light of growing interest in international social work in the early 21st century. Emphasizing the importance of critical reflection, they debate whether educational colonization can be challenged and effective anti-discriminatory and pro-equality practice and education promoted. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1 International Social Work Practice and Education in a Globalized Postmodern World; Chapter 2 Globalization, Postcolonialism and Postmodernism: Conflicts and Connections; Chapter 3 Critical Reflection to Promote Contextual Social Work Practice and Education; Chapter 4 Racism, Social Exclusion and Cultural Translation; Chapter 5 Knowledge Production: What is Valid Knowledge?; Chapter 6 Social Work’s Identity in Postmodern Agencies and Universities; Chapter 7 Piloting through the Challenges of Globalization; Chapter 8 Exchanges and Cross-national Activities: Broadening the Mind; Chapter 9 Technology-based Social Work Education and Practice; Chapter 10 Conclusion;...
