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Children and Families
Paul Garrett
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Description for Children and Families
Paperback. Leading researchers from across the globe look at the negative impact neoliberalism has had on children's services. Editor(s): Garrett, Paul Michael. Series: Critical and Radical Debates in Social Work. Num Pages: 76 pages. BIC Classification: 1DB; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 196 x 133 x 6. Weight in Grams: 136.
Recent years have witnessed a number of 'child protection' scandals where children, often from the poorest and most marginalised communities, have been on the receiving end of violence, abuse and social harm. In this short form book, part of the Critical and Radical Debates in Social Work series, Paul Michael Garrett looks at the impact of marketisation of social work services in both Ireland and England. He argues that marketisation has had a negative impact on policy regimes, working conditions, social work practices and on the services for vulnerable children and young people. Leading researchers from across the globe contribute ... Read more
Recent years have witnessed a number of 'child protection' scandals where children, often from the poorest and most marginalised communities, have been on the receiving end of violence, abuse and social harm. In this short form book, part of the Critical and Radical Debates in Social Work series, Paul Michael Garrett looks at the impact of marketisation of social work services in both Ireland and England. He argues that marketisation has had a negative impact on policy regimes, working conditions, social work practices and on the services for vulnerable children and young people. Leading researchers from across the globe contribute ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Bristol University Press
Condition
New
Series
Critical and Radical Debates in Social Work
Number of Pages
76
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781447316190
SKU
V9781447316190
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Paul Garrett
Paul Michael Garrett works at NUI Galway in the Republic of Ireland. He is the author of several books including Social Work and Social Theory (Policy Press, 2013). His work has appeared in academic journals across a range of disciplines. For a number of years he has been a member of the editorial collective of Critical Social Policy. He is ... Read more
Reviews for Children and Families
"Paul Michael Garrett is a trenchant commentator on neo-liberalism, the welfare state and social work with children and families ... an excellent introductory text about what has happened to social work with children and families over recent decades. It is essential reading for all social work students and practitioners. Policy makers and managers should also check it out, though many ... Read more