Ethical Issues in Social Work

Name: Ethical Issues in Social Work
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

It has always been recognised that the practice of social work raises ethical questions. This collection of essays explores these questions in the light of recent developments in philosophy and in social work theory and practice. > \nIt has always been recognised that the practice of social work raises ethical questions and dilemmas. Recently, however, traditional ways of addressing ethical issues in social work have come to seem inadequate, as a result of developments both in philosophy and in social work theory and practice. This collection of thought-provoking essays explores the ethics of social work practice on the light of these changes.\nEthical Issues in Social Work provides up to date critical analyses of the ethical implications of new legislation in community care and criminal justice, and of trends in social work thought and policy, such as managerialism, user empowerment, feminism and anti-oppressive practice.\n This study provides important and stimulating reading fo.