Written in an accessible style, this book highlights the distinctive aspects of social work policy and practice in Northern Ireland. It covers the historical development of social work, explores the challenges that have arisen from delivering services both during and post conflict and addresses the new imperatives created after the devolution settlement. Exploring many major themes - including social exclusion, devolution and working across borders - the book demonstrates how Northern Ireland's experience can provide lessons for national and international theory and practice.
Price: $127.95
Pages: 192
Publisher: Bristol University Press
Imprint: Policy Press
Publication Date:
23 March 2011
ISBN: 9781847423337
Format: Hardcover
BISACs:
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Work, Social work
'...it makes a significant contribution to our knowledge of this compelling
subject.' British Journal of Social Work
"The authors provide for a very relevant and critically analysed overview of policy evolution, impact and transferability in Northern Ireland. This knowledge does fill a gap in academic research, and is invaluable for political analysis." Journal of Social Policy
Deirdre Heenan is a Professor of Social Policy at the University of Ulster. She has written extensively on ageing, disability and social capital.
Derek Birrell is a Professor of Social Policy at the University of Ulster. He has written extensively on devolution, quangos and local government.
Introduction; Historical context; Sectarianism and social work;Violence and social work; The integration of health and social work; Social work and Community development; Cross-border social work; Poverty and social work; Devolution and social work; Conclusion.
