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Effective Language in Health and Social Work (Therapy in Practice) - Softcover

Pugh, Richard Garry

 
9780412567308: Effective Language in Health and Social Work (Therapy in Practice)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 041256730X ISBN 13: 9780412567308
Publisher: Cengage Learning, 1980

Synopsis

The existing literature tends to focus upon language deficits and "problem" situations such as dysphasia, or tackles language instrumentally, as in the extensive literature on counselling and communication. This book analyzes language and language use within a broad social and professional context, provides an accessible and wide-ranging analysis of the role of language in the health professions. The author establishes the importance of language as a carrier of values and attitudes, and an expression of power. He examines the use of language in relation to forms of oppression such as racism, sexism and ageism, and analyses the role language plays in constructing identity, at both the personal and group level. The implications of sociological and sociolinguistic analysis for practice are developed and the policy implications arising from the broader perspective on the significance of language are also considered.

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About the Author

Richard Pugh is Head of School Education and Community Studies at the North East Wales Institute, Wrexham, Wales, UK.

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Publisher
Cengage Learning
Publication date
1980
Language
English
ISBN 10 
041256730X
ISBN 13 
9780412567308
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
1