Understanding Violence and Abuse by Heather Fraser (Paperback Book)

Name: Understanding Violence and Abuse by Heather Fraser (Paperback Book)
Brand: Fernwood Publishing Co Ltd

Fernwood Publishing Co Ltd

In Understanding Violence and Abuse, Heather Fraser and Kate Seymour examine violence and abuse from an anti-oppressive practice perspective and make connections between interpersonal violence and structural, institutional and cultural violence. Using case studies from Canada, the U.K., the U.S., Australia, Bangladesh, India and elsewhere, the authors discuss topics ranging from class oppression, street violence, white privilege, war, shame, Islamophobia and abuse in intimate relationships, as well as introduce the core tenets of anti-oppressive social work practice. They encourage readers to reflect upon hierarchies of identity and difference in relation to the ways in which violence and abuse are defined, understood and addressed. Further, they discuss several responses to violence using\n\nUnderstanding Violence and Abuse\nAn Anti-Oppressive Practice Perspective\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked servi;