Anti-Racist Social Work

Fully revised and updated throughout, this fourth edition of Lena Dominelli''s influential book retains its reputation asthego-to text on anti-racist social work practice. As racism continues to present a problem in contemporary society: the growth of the Far Right, the rise of Islamophobia and the victory of the Brexit camp in the EU referendum, the need to address racist attitudes and behaviour that affect diverse groups of people in the UK remains an urgent one.A truly classic text, has been providing students and practitioners with a comprehensive guide to the debates and practices on racism in contemporary society since 1988.New to this Edition:- Includes a brand new chapter on ''Social Work Across Borders''- Incorporates discussion of recent events and developments to encourage critical thinking and analyses their effect on practice- Offers examples from across the globe at both micro and macro level>

About the author

LENA DOMINELLI is Professor of Social and Community Development at the University of Southampton, UK, and President of the International Association of Schools of Social Work, UK.

Product details

• Authors: Lena Dominelli, Dominelli Lena
• Publisher: Macmillan
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.08.2017
• EAN: 9781137534194
• ISBN: 978-1-137-53419-4
• No. of pages: 289
• Series: Practical Social Work Series
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Miscellaneous; B, Social Inequality, Ethics, Human Rights, Social Sciences, Social & ethical issues, Social Work, Politics & government, Ethics & moral philosophy, Social Structure, Social Inequality, Social Justice, Social Structure, Ethical issues & debates, Moral Philosophy and Applied Ethics, Social Justice, Equality and Human Rights, Applied Ethics, Professional Ethics, Ethics and Values in Social Work