Globalisation, global justice and social work

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Label

Globalisation, global justice and social work

Statement of responsibility

edited by Iain Ferguson, Michael Lavalette and Elizabeth Whitmore

Contributor

• ebrary, Inc
• Lavalette, Michael
• Ferguson, Iain, 1954-
• Whitmore, Elizabeth

Subject

• Globalization -- Social aspects
• Social Service
• Social service
• Globalization
• Neoliberalism

Language

eng

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Cataloging source

CaPaEBR

Dewey number

361.3

LC call number

HV40

LC item number

.G56 2005eb

Summary expansion

Globalization has become a seemingly unstoppable force over recent decades and, in its wake, global notions of social justice have developed in response to its negative aspects. Neo-liberal economic policies have been a key element in the wider process of globalization, and these policies have had a profound impact on welfare provision and the shape of social work practice. Arising dissatisfaction among users of welfare and social work services is fuelling the search for a new, more radical social work that is firmly rooted in principles of social justice. Globalisation, Global Justice and Social Work explores the global effects of neo-liberal policies on welfare services in different countries, with contributions from social work academics, practitioners and welfare activists around the world. The first section of the book presents case studies of impact of neo-liberalism on welfare systems, social service provision and the practice of social work. In the second section the chapters explore the relationship between social work practice and the struggle for social justice. Authors discuss the personal and political dilemmas they have had to address in seeking to link a personal commitment to social justice with their daily practice as workers and educators in social work. The final section assesses the prospects for social work practice based on notions of social justice, by looking at what can be learned from the experience of previous radical movements as well as from emergent global and local movements