Research handbook on social work and societies / edited by Hugh McLaughlin (Emeritus Professor of Social Work, Department of Social Care and Social Work, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK) and Barbra Teater (Professor of Social Work, Department of Social Work, College of Staten Island, City University of New York, USA).

Other author McLaughlin, Hugh, 1954- editor.
Other author Teater, Barbra, editor.
Other author Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.
Format Electronic
EditionFirst edition.
PublicationNorthampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2025.
Description1 online resource (452 pages).
Supplemental ContentEBSCOhost
Subjects
Social service.
Electronic books.

SeriesElgar handbooks on social work
Contents 1. Introduction to the research handbook on social work and societies / Hugh McLaughlin and Barbra Teater -- Part I: Global perspectives on social work and society -- 2. An overview of contemporary social work in argentina / Melisa Campana Alabarce, Mariana Servio, Mariela Morandi and Maité Muñoa -- 3. Social work education and practice in Australia / Christine Morley -- 4. Social work in Flanders (Belgium): State-civil society relationships under pressure / Peter Raeymaeckers, Mieke Schrooten and Liesbeth Naessens -- 5. 100 years of social work in Chile: Research trajectories and challenges for the production of knowledge for the future / Gabriela Rubliar Donoso and Gianinna Muñoz Arce -- 6. Social work in mainland China: Achievement and challenges since 1987 / Yajun Song and Xuesong He -- 7. Social work in Greece / Sofia Dedotsi and Georgia-Eleni Lempesi -- 8. "The crisis of the profession or social workers in the trap": Challenges for social work in Hungary / Judit Csoba -- 9. Social work in Malaysia / Azlinda Azman, Paramjit Singh, Jamir Singh, Sara Ashencaen Crabtree and Jonathan Parker -- 10. Social work in Aotearoa New Zealand / Liz Beddoe -- 11. Social work in South Africa / Stephan Geyer and Linda Harms-Smith -- 12. Social work in the United Kingdom / Helen Scholar and Lynda Shentall -- 13. The United States social welfare state / Jamie Borgan -- 14. Social work as a profession in vietnam: An overview / Dinh Phuong Linh -- Part II: Research and client groups -- 15. The protection of children in England / Ciarán Murphy -- 16. Mending the gaps in times of polarisation and social exclusion / Cecilia Heule and Helen Casey -- 17. Why the affirmation model is important for social work practice / Colin Cameron -- 18. Social work practice with individuals with intellectual disabilities / Sabretta G. Alford -- 19. Social work and LGBTQ+ individuals and groups / Jason Schaub, Cecilia Dubois, Dora Jandric and Willem Stander -- 20. Social work and people who use drugs: Implications for practice and research in the United States / Lindsey Cantelme, Nika Hernandez and Natasha Mendoza -- 21. Social work practice with older adults / Sabretta G. Alford and Bobbie Watkins -- 22. Tiptoeing across colonial borders: What migrants and refugees can teach us about learning and intervention in social work -- some insight from the capaz project / Emilio José Gómez-Ciriano -- 23. International community development / Bobbie Watkins -- 24. Food justice: Social work's unrealized justice in the United States / Carla Silva -- Part III: Social work and countries in conflict -- 25. The structural approach to and politicization of social work: Development and struggle in hong kong / Raymond K. H. Chan -- 26. Social work in northern Ireland: Learning from the past, looking to the future / Joe Duffy and Joe Coulter -- 27. U-prepare for conflict in an urban environment: A model for advocacy and social change / Paul Archibald, Kevin Daniels and Georgia Jennings -- Part IV: Social work and indigenous voices -- 28. Truth and justice: First nations australians and thought leadership in social work / Bindi Bennett -- 29. Indigenous voices in nepal and canadian social work: Reflections from three scholars / Bala Raju Nikku, Yunisha Katuwal and Shannon John -- 30. 'Keep the colours in the lines': A tangata whenua and tangata tiriti perspective on social work education / Paulé Ruwhiu and Thirusha Naidoo -- 31. Indigenous knowledge, social work education, and practice in nigeria: Charting the path for a sustainable future / Chinwe U. Nnama-Okechukwu -- 32. Embracing traditional indigenous knowledge in the field of social work: Exploring hurdles to overcome and paths for progress / Melissa Riley -- 33. Conclusion: Looking ahead / Barbra Teater and Hugh McLaughlin.
Abstract "The Research Handbook on Social Work and Societies explores how the global definition of social work has been translated into practice in different countries and with different client groups. Hugh McLaughlin and Barbra Teater and their impressive team of contributors, examine the ways in which social work is conceptualised, valued and applied in varying international contexts. This Handbook rethinks conventional paradigms surrounding social work, illustrating that it is not a fixed entity and suggesting avenues for policy reform. It outlines new opportunities for learning, practice and research between and within nations and client groups. Chapters investigate case studies from across Asia, Europe, North and South America, and Oceania, analysing social work practices amongst communities, migrants and refugees, older adults and individuals with intellectual disabilities. The Research Handbook critically reflects on indigenous, adversarial and international perspectives considering alternative futures for organising social work to positively impact service users and their communities. Scholars, and students of social work, sociology, sociological theory and comparative social policy will greatly benefit from this forward-thinking Research Handbook. It is also an essential resource for students of welfare states, as well as practitioners and policymakers in social work and those working to reduce inequalities"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Source of descriptionDescription based on print record.
Issued in other formPrint version : 9781035329267
ISBN9781035329274 (e-book)
ISBN1035329271
Standard identifier# CIPO000311458

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