Social Work and Social Philosophy: A Guide for Practice (Routledge Revivals) - Hardcover

Clark, Chris L.; Asquith, Stewart

 
9781041124597: Social Work and Social Philosophy: A Guide for Practice (Routledge Revivals)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1041124597 ISBN 13: 9781041124597
Publisher: Routledge, 2025

Synopsis

With the role of the social services increasingly being questioned, the values and general principles of social work are attracting considerable attention. First published in 1985, Social Work and Social Philosophy looks at the issues involved and provides social workers with a conceptual framework for understanding and analysing the moral and political questions that are inextricably linked to the practice of social work.

Giving a practice-based analysis of the moral problems facing the social worker in day-to-day professional activity, the authors discuss the meaning and application of several centrally important topics from the language of social work values in the light of major theories from social philosophy. The subjects covered include: the person, rights and duties, self-determination, professional ethics, social work theory, ideology.

While the treatment is philosophical, the topics raised are highly pertinent to everyday social work practice, and the book is written for an audience primarily interested in practice rather than philosophy for its own sake. The issues raised are relevant to other welfare professions, for whose practitioners the book will also be useful.

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About the Author

Chris L. Clark is Professor Emeritus at the Edinburgh University. From 2000 to 2003 he was Head of Social Work at the university. From 2004 to 2008 He was Dean of Postgraduate Studies in the College of Humanities and Social Science. His research interests include professional ethics and knowledge.

Stewart Asquith was a leading academic researcher and international activist in the field of children's rights.

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2025
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1041124597
ISBN 13 
9781041124597
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
144