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Practising Social Work Ethics Around the World
By Sarah Banks
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Description
This book takes as its starting point real life cases featuring ethical problems in the areas of: negotiating roles and boundaries, respecting rights, being fair, challenging and developing organisations and working with policy and politics. Each case opens with a brief introduction, is followed by two commentaries and ends with questions for reflection. The commentaries, written by authors from different countries, refer to relevant theories, concepts, practical matters, alternative courses of action and their implications. Features within the book include:
An introductory chapter covering issues of global ethics
Cases and commentaries drawn from across the world - from Peru to Finland
Cases based on real life situations and chapter introductions from leading authorities in social work and ethical theory
Questions and practical exercises to aid teaching and professional development
This book is a unique and accessible resource for stimulating ethical reflection, expanding ethical horizons and developing ethical and intercultural sensitivity. It is designed for use by undergraduate and postgraduate students and professionals in the fields of social work, social education/pedagogy, social care work, international social work, community development, community organisation, youth work and related fields.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
298
Release Date:
2011-07-11
Publication Date:
2011-07-11
Publisher:
Routledge
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
0415560330
ISBN13:
9780415560337
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Weight:
456 g
Height:
156 cm
Width:
234 cm
Thickness:
16 cm
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