Relational Social Work: Toward Networking and Societal Practices [Paperback]

Fabio Folgheraiter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 30, 2003 | ISBN-10: 1843101912 | ISBN-13: 978-1843101918 | Edition: 1

This is a revised English edition of an Italian text that presents a systematic introduction to networking and reflexive practice in social work. Fabio Folgheraiter draws on Italian experience and practice in community care and development to foster a deeper understanding of the relational core of social "problems" and "solutions", demonstrating an alternative approach to the trend in positivistic, evidence-based methods. The book explores how the interested parties in social care (users, carers, neighbours, volunteers, professional workers, managers, policy makers) can acquire a shared power in care planning and decision making. Folgheraiter demonstrates that when this networking and empowerment occurs, caring initiatives become truly social-based and their efficacy increases. Folgheraiter provides a framework for the repositioning of social care practice in relation to the state and civil society. The model of practice proposed is a step towards the development of networks that can effect change locally, nationally and globally.

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Review

'In making a contribution to the international social work literature this book reaffirms the importance to social work theory and practice of recognising, across our differences, common concerns with social change, social ideas and social movements.' - from the Foreword by Professor Ann Davis

About the Author

Fabio Folgheraiter is Professor of Social Work Methodology at the University of Trento, Italy, Professor at the Catholic University in Milan, Italy, and Honorary Professor at the University of Birmingham, UK. He is a widely published author in the field of international social work and the editor of the series Methods and Techniques of Social Work, including the Italian editions of more than 30 social work titles. He is also the director of the Italian journal Lavoro Sociale.

Product Details

• Paperback: 308 pages
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley; 1 edition (October 30, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1843101912
• ISBN-13: 978-1843101918
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,108,435 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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