It is all the more valuable because it acts as an important resource for practitioners, offering them concrete ways of achieving positive outcomes international social work in social work. Is there still a need to articulate a critical social work. Jan fook talks to us about her work on critical reflection. Some work primarily with individuals, some work with families or groups of people in therapeutic or community contexts, while others focus on community advocacy, community action and social change. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. You will return to this cant live without it text time and time again. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Jan fook draws on critical reflection to help social workers deliver flexible, responsible and responsive practice. Theory and practice in clinical social work is the authoritative handbook for social work clinicians and graduate social work students, that keeps pace with rapid social changes and presents carefully devised methods, models, and techniques for responding to the needs of an increasingly diverse clientele. A brief introduction to social work theory manages to be both compact and comprehensive.
A discussion of his views on knowledge, cognitive interests, and scientific method is followed by an account of his social theory and his attempt to. Postmodern critical theory and emancipatory social work practice bob pease and jan fook pt. The discussion and description of theories and practices is. Our books discuss theory in context, include case studies and encourage. Social theory and practice provides a forum for the discussion of theoretical and applied questions in social, political, legal, economic, educational, and moral philosophy, including critical studies of classical and contemporary social philosophers. A critical approach to practice kindle edition by fook, jan. Reshaping theory in contemporary social work columbia. Now in its second edition, this book considers the critical tradition of social work and updates it with postmodern thinking.
Dec 31, 20 are you an author or publisher with a forthcoming book. She has worked in australia, canada, norway and the uk, ad has held academic positions in social work, continuing professional development, interprofessional working. The reader is encouraged to develop his or her own ideas, using the material covered in this book. Try searching on jstor for other items related to this book. Improving leadership practice through the power of. It is difficult, however, to negotiate this in the constantly changing context of the 21 st century. This handbook is the only major survey of critical theory from philosophical, political, sociological, psychological and historical vantage points. Critical theory and practice by jan fook 2002, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. She has worked in australia, canada, norway and the uk, ad has held academic positions in social work, continuing. May 22, 2002 it is all the more valuable because it acts as an important resource for practitioners, offering them concrete ways of achieving positive outcomes international social work. In this text, jan fook takes a reflective approach to social work. Drawing on her own experiences and the experiences of others, jan fook returns to address the critical tradition of social work, supporting students in their understanding of the possibilities of critical practices in changing contexts. The routledge handbook of social work theory provides an interdisciplinary and international introduction to social work theory. Drawing on her own experiences and the experiences of others, jan fook returns to address the critical tradition of social work, supporting students in their understanding of the.
The theory is then used as a guidepost towards the redevelopment of social work practice, with particular emphasis placed on critical deconstruction and reconstruction, empowerment, problem conceptualization, contextual practice, and ongoing learning. In his recent book on the contemporary politics of social work, powell 2001 nominates jan fook and karen healy as two australian authors who have made significant contributions to the radical or. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the uk, depending on stock availability. Celebrating the ageless ideals of the profession, this book throws a life belt to all social work students and professionals looking to engage with the critical tradition of social work to improve their. It is difficult, however, to negotiate this in the constantly changing context of the 21st century. We use the word potential quite deliberately, as it implies.
It is about what social work is, what social work can be and, from a critical perspective, what social work should be. Drawing on her own experiences and the experiences of others, jan fook returns to address the critical tradition of social work, supporting students in their understanding of the possibilities of critical. Celebrating the ageless ideals of the profession, this book throws a life belt to all social work students and professionals looking to engage with the critical tradition of social work to improve their understanding and practice. Critical theory and practice 2nd edition 9781446200520 by jan fook for up to 90% off at. Intro to social work midterm marleen milner flashcards. An online critical reflection dialogue group gail baikie, carolyn campbell, jackie thornhill and jodi butler conclusion chapter 19. Social work is a human profession founded on social justice. Jan fook is visiting professor of professional practice research, royal holloway, university of london and chair in education critical. Social work a critical approach to practice by jan fook 9781473935 paperback, 2016 delivery uk delivery is within 3 to 5 working days. This article presents three critical analyses of social work practice as depicted in ken loachs 1994 film ladybird, ladybird. Having published extensively in these areas, she has held professorial level positions in social work. List of books and articles about social work online.
Promoting reflexivity and reflectivity in counselling, education, and research. Jan fook was born and raised in australia, but in the later part of her career has worked in the uk, norway and canada. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read social work. When we were in the process of writing the first edition of this book and discussing the project with academic colleagues and practitioners, we were sometimes asked.
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In his recent book on the contemporary politics of social work, powell 2001. It serves as a platform for new research in critical philosophy that examines the political, social, historical. She has worked in australia, canada, norway and the uk, ad has held academic positions in social work, continuing professional development, interprofessional working and also education. Critical reflection in social work education roslyn giles and rosalie pockett chapter 18. The strength of this book lies in its coherent exposition of a critical stance towards both technocratic and structural social work, offering something strong and coherent in their place. Fook, j 2007, reflective practice and critical reflection. This text focuses on the challenge of incorporating critical theory into the direct practice of social workers and provides case studies and insights from a range of fields to illustrate how tensions and challenges can be effectively managed.
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The reinventing critical theory series publishes cutting edge work that seeks to reinvent critical social theory for the 21st century. Implementing critical reflection in health and social care settings jan fook. This textbook offers the perfect introduction to the complex world of social work theory, giving a concise yet comprehensive overview of how practice is influenced by each theoretical appr. In his recent book on the contemporary politics of social work, powell 2001 nominates jan. Buy an introduction to using theory in social work practice by james a. Oct 01, 2016 critical social work encourages emancipatory personal and social change.
This second edition includes new material on mindfulness, and mind, body and spirit social work, as well as enhanced content relating to indigenous social work. Start studying intro to social work midterm marleen milner. The paper discusses the value of critical reflection in professional development before building upon the dynamic and complex multifacet process of leadership. Modern social work theory, malcolm payne shop online for. Critical theory and practice by jan fook goodreads. An introduction to using theory in social work practice.
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International delivery varies by country, please see the wordery store help page for details. Jan fook initially trained as a social worker but has been an academic for over 35 years. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. This book revisits antiracism within social work practice and education from a. It emphasizes not only on the historical and philosophical roots of critical theory, but also its current themes and trends as well as future applications and directions. Jan fook is a wellknown international scholar who is widely recognized for her work on critical social work, practice research and critical reflection. The complete works of rosa luxemburg, vol i by rosa luxemburg this first volume in rosa luxemburgs complete works, entitled economic writings 1, contains some of luxemburgs most important statements on the globalization of capital, wage labor. The discussion and description of theories and practices is interspersed with exercises which engage the reader in an interactive process of thinking about these ideas. A critical approach to practice ebook written by jan fook. Fook and karen healy as two australian authors who have made. Theory and practice is the third edition of paul spickers key textbook, published by the policy press. James a forte this text equips the reader to use fourteen key social work theories to guide each phase of the planned change process, from engagement through to evaluation. In his recent book on the contemporary politics of social work, powell 2001 nominates jan fook and karen healy as two australian authors who have made significant contributions to the radical or critical social work tradition.
The palgrave handbook of critical theory springerlink. Yet, as harry ferguson shows in chapter 1 of the book, attempts to develop realistic. She is currently professor of higher education pedagogy. Postmodern critical perspectives ebook written by bob pease, janis fook. From theory to practice uses an integrated approach to explore a variety of social theories through social works unique interpretative lens. Jan fook has 23 books on goodreads with 218 ratings. Social workers practice across a wide range of settings with many different people. Celebrating the ageless ideals of the profession, this book throws a life belt to all social work students and professionals looking to engage with the critical tradition of social work to improve. Theories, narratives and practices peter camilleri. The development of social work social work emerged as a profession out of the early efforts of churches and philanthropic groups to relieve the effects of poverty, to bring the comforts of religion to the poor, to promote temperance and encourage thrift, to care for children, the sick, and the aged, and to correct the delinquent. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading social work.