The Routledge Handbook of Religion, Spirituality and Social Work - 9780367352196

Taylor & Francis

The Routledge Handbook of Religion, Spirituality and Social WorkAuthor(s): Beth R. Crisp\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367352196, 978-0367352196\nSynopsis\nThis international volume provides a comprehensive account of contemporary research, new perspectives and cutting-edge issues surrounding religion and spirituality in social work. The introduction introduces key themes and conceptual issues such as understandings of religion and spirituality as well as definitions of social work, which can vary between countries. The main body of the book is divided up into sections on regional perspectives; religious and spiritual traditions; faith-based service provision; religion and spirituality across the lifespan; and social work practice. The final chapter identifies key challenges and opportunities for developing both social work scholarship and practice in this area.\n\nIncluding a wide range of international pers.