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Social Work and Social Theory - 2nd Edition by Paul Michael Garrett (Paperback)

Social Work and Social Theory - 2nd Edition by  Paul Michael Garrett (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>This book imaginatively explores ways in which practitioners and social work educators might develop more critical and radical ways of theorising and working. It is an invaluable resource for students and contains features such as Reflection Boxes and Talk Boxes to encourage classroom and workplace discussions.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>This book imaginatively explores ways in which practitioners and social work educators might develop more critical and radical ways of theorising and working. It is an invaluable resource for students and contains features, such as Reflection and Talk Boxes, to encourage classroom and workplace discussions.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"A necessary and important book that explains with passion, wit, and insight the links between social theory and social work practice. It will be invaluable to students and practitioners alike."-- "Gary Walker, Leeds Beckett University"<br><br>"In this revised and expanded edition, Garrett offers a rich and insightful exploration of essential social theory for social work that will be a vital resource for social work educators and students."-- "Liz Beddoe, University of Auckland"<br><br>"Paul Michael Garett's excellent book has already become a social work classic. His work not only skillfully navigates complex theoretical debates but it also bridges the persistent and pervasive gap between social work theory and practice."-- "Vasilios Ioakimidis, University of Essex"<br><br>"Paul Michael Garrett is one of the most respected and prolific social work scholars writing on neoliberalism, the welfare state and social work... Social work scholars who recognize the importance of critical social theory and want to engage their students in 'bigger picture' debates should foreground this book in their reading lists as it is an absolutely vital teaching aid prompting debate on an complex array of issues impacting on social work and, more broadly, social policy. Scholarly and passionate, <i>Social Work and Social Theory</i> is an excellent book which will strengthen critical and radical social work thought and nurture stimulating debates in, and beyond, the profession'."-- "Critical Social Policy"<br><br>"The second edition of Garrett's insightful text provides a solid conceptual foundation for the development of critical social work at a time when it is more necessary than ever."-- "Michael Reisch, University of Maryland"<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Paul Michael Garrett works at NUI Galway in the Republic of Ireland. In 2018 he was Visiting Professor at the City University of New York (CUNY) and he has presented keynote papers at international conferences across Europe and in China. Contemporary neoliberalism and historical practices of marginalisation and domination are some of his key scholarly concerns. For over ten years, he has been a member of the editorial collective of Critical Social Policy. He is the author of over a hundred of internationally peer-reviewed articles of several books including Welfare Words: Critical Social Work & Social Policy (2018).

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