ID - 48274846 TI - What is the future of social work? AU - Lavalette, Michael AU - Dowd, Peter PY - 2019 SN - 9781447340829 9781447340812 1447340817 1447340825 1447340833 1447340973 9781447340973 PB - Bristol ; Chicago, IL Policy Press DB - UniCat KW - Social welfare methods KW - Sociology of social care KW - sociaal werk KW - methoden van het sociaal werk KW - Social service KW - Benevolent institutions KW - Philanthropy KW - Relief stations (for the poor) KW - Social service agencies KW - Social welfare KW - Social work KW - Human services KW - 361.3 KW - Sociaal werk KW - Social service. UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:48274846 AB - Social work is under unprecedented pressure as a result of funding cuts, political interventions, marketisation and welfare transformations which, combined, are dramatically reshaping the relationship between individuals and the welfare state. A wide range of distinguished academics provide a comprehensive analysis of the evolving challenges facing contemporary social work, reflecting on both the existential and ideological threats to the profession. As well as the chief practice areas of child protection, adult care and mental health, contributors also examine practice issues surrounding older people, neoliberalism, neo-eugenics and the refugee crisis. This book offers concrete policy proposals for the future of the profession alongside valuable solutions which students and practitioners can action on the ground. ER -