Power in Caring Professions

Richard Hugman (The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia)

ISBN 10: 0333498550 / ISBN 13: 9780333498552

Edité par Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, United Kingdom, 1991

The issue of power is central in the analysis of the development and contemporary structures of nursing, the remedial therapies and social work. Both the idea of caring and the concept of professionalism are integral to the problems of power. Using material from the UK and the USA, this book examines the growth of these professions, and asks a critical perspective of their present organisation, highlighting race, gender and relationships with service users as central to such an analysis. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR001457870

Synopsis :

The issue of power is central in the analysis of the development and contemporary structures of nursing, the remedial therapies and social work. Both the idea of caring and the concept of professionalism are integral to the problems of power. Using material from the UK and the USA, this book examines the growth of these professions, and asks a critical perspective of their present organisation, highlighting race, gender and relationships with service users as central to such an analysis.

À propos de l'auteur: Richard Hugman is Professor of Social Work at the University of New South Wales, Australia.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Power in Caring Professions
Éditeur : Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, United Kingdom
Date d'édition : 1991
Reliure : Paperback
Etat : Very Good