Synopsis
The authors examine the language of both traditional and radical social work as forms of power. They argue that the will to help and care for people in distress unintentionally results in new types of dependency, control and domination. This book should be of interest to students and practitioners of social work, social policy, sociology, and women's studies.
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Présentation de l'éditeur
Social Work and Received Ideas examines the language of both traditional and radical social work as forms of power, arguing that the will to help and care for people unintentionally results in new types of dependency, control and domination.
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