Ecology And Social Work: Towards A New Paradigm - Couverture souple

Coates, John

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1552661075 ISBN 13 : 9781552661079

Editeur : Fernwood Publishing Co Ltd, 2003

Synopsis

Social work, with few exceptions, has neglected to give serious consideration to the consequences of environmental devastation and the changes which a shift toward ecological sustainability will demand. If it is to remain viable, social work must become a positive pro-active force in the creation of a socially just and sustainable community. Coates critiques the assumptions, values and beliefs of the dominant world view which supports most economic and social activity. He reviews and critiques social work’s major theoretical frameworks and introduces and articulates a new world view, which provides a solid theoretical foundation for both social work education and a professional practice.

Here is a new vision for social work, which is inclusive and holistic, and replaces the current self-centred and anti-collectivist paradigm with a mutually beneficial community-focused one.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

John Coates is an associate professor and chair of the social work department at St. Thomas University.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Fernwood Publishing Co Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2003
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1552661075
• ISBN 13: 9781552661079
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 198
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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