Globalization and International Social Work: Postmodern Change and Challenge
- ISBN-10
- 1317127064
- ISBN-13
- 9781317127062
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 208
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2016-04-22
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Authors
- Malcolm Payne, Gurid Aga Askeland
Description
Globalization challenges social work with constant social change, making a social worker's job and the task of social work education more complex and uncertain. Post-modern thinking suggests that social workers must learn to cope with complexity in ways that are in tension with the increasingly managerialist organization of the social services. The authors explore and question the concepts of 'postmodern', 'international' and 'global' in light of growing interest in international social work in the early 21st century. Emphasizing the importance of critical reflection, they argue that educational colonization can be challenged and effective anti-discriminatory and pro-equality practice and education promoted. Each chapter provides direct examples of how students and academics can apply these ideas in practice and in their learning, and how they can respond to and influence the challenges and changes that are taking place. The authors also examine educational and practice issues arising from attempts to incorporate international understanding into national practice and education systems. The book is designed to be stimulating to academics interested in international social work while remaining accessible to practitioners and students without international experience.
Get the book
Other editions
-
- 2016-04-22
- 208 pages
- Ebook
- Routledge
Similar books
-
Social Work in a Globalizing World
By Lena DominelliWritten by a leading social work academic whose work is internationally renowned, this book confronts contemporary challenges facing social workers in relation to globalization and the rise of international global problems.
-
International Social Work: Professional Action in an Interdependent World
By Lynne Moore Healy, Rebecca Leela ThomasYouth without academic skills have poor prospects for future employment because Denmark has a knowledge economy (Askeland & Strauss, 2014). Social welfare provisions in Denmark have traditionally been universal and comprehensive.
-
Global social work: Crossing borders, blurring boundaries
By , Carolyn Noble, Helle StraussTable 12.3 Average number of students engaged in social work field practice in 2012 (Korean social work ... The Social Welfare Service Act in South Korea requires that social workers receive at least eight social work continuing ...
-
International Social Work Policy and Practice: Practical Insights and Perspectives
By Carolyn J. Tice, Dennis D. LongThorough and practical, this book examines social work policy and practice within the context of global interdependence and culturally appropriate modes of everyday practice.
-
Gender Oppression and Globalization: Challenges for Social Work
By Janet L. Finn, Tonya E. Perry, Sharvari Karandikar" ... Explores the mutually shaping relationship between globalization and gender oppression and considers the implications for social work.
-
Globalization and Social Policy
By Nicola Yeates'This book exhibits the characteristics of all good social policy texts.
-
Economics for Social Workers: Social Outcomes of Economic Globalization, with Strategies for Community Action
By Arline Wyner PrigoffIn this timely and unique new book, Arline Prigoff teaches social work students and practitioners about the social consequences of economic development and trade policies, and what can be done...
-
Challenges of Globalization: Immigration, Social Welfare, Global Governance
By Andrew Carl SobelChallenges of Globalization: Immigration, Social Welfare, Global Governance
-
International Social Work: Professional Action in an Interdependent World
By Lynne M. HealyThis text presents a comprehensive introduction which places social work history, practice, policy, and education within an international perspective.
-
Transnational Social Policies: The New Development Challenges of Globalization
By International Development Research CentreThis book's focus on the "transnational" character of the social policy debate makes it a truly unique and original contribution to the literature.