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Religion, Belief and Social Work
Sheila Furness
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Description for Religion, Belief and Social Work
Paperback. Examines how religion and related beliefs have varied impacts on the needs and perceptions of practitioners, service users, and the support networks available to them. The authors argue that social workers need to understand these phenomena, so that they can become more confident in challenging discriminatory and oppressive practices. Series: Social Work in Practice Series. Num Pages: 208 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HR; JKSN. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 170 x 12. Weight in Grams: 358.
This book examines how religion and related beliefs have varied impacts on the needs and perceptions of practitioners, service users, and the support networks available to them. The authors argue that social workers need to understand these phenomena, so that they can become more confident in challenging discriminatory and oppressive practices. The centrality of religion and associated beliefs in the lives of many is emphasised, as are their potentially liberating (and potentially negative) impacts. In line with the "Social Work in Practice" series style, the book allows readers to explore issues in depth. It focuses on knowledge transmission, and ... Read more
This book examines how religion and related beliefs have varied impacts on the needs and perceptions of practitioners, service users, and the support networks available to them. The authors argue that social workers need to understand these phenomena, so that they can become more confident in challenging discriminatory and oppressive practices. The centrality of religion and associated beliefs in the lives of many is emphasised, as are their potentially liberating (and potentially negative) impacts. In line with the "Social Work in Practice" series style, the book allows readers to explore issues in depth. It focuses on knowledge transmission, and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Series
Social Work in Practice Series
Condition
New
Weight
358 g
Number of Pages
200
Place of Publication
Bristol, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781861349811
SKU
V9781861349811
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About Sheila Furness
Sheila Furness is a Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Bradford, England. She has also worked as an inspector of residential care homes and as a teacher in the UK and Nigeria. Philip Gilligan is a Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Bradford, England. He has also worked as a social work practitioner and ... Read more
Reviews for Religion, Belief and Social Work
"This book makes a significant contribution to practice wisdom. Enhanced by thought-provoking case studies, it offers a strengths-based framework grounded in practice that will help social workers open some important doors." Bernard R Moss, Professor of Social Work Education and Spirituality, Staffordshire University "[Religion, belief and social work] will make you appreciate the need to consider these aspects in ... Read more