Anti-Oppressive Social Work Theory and Practice

This book, by one of the leading theorists of social work, tackles a subject of crucial importance to students and practitioners alike: how social workers can enable their clients to challenge and transcend the manifold oppressions that disempower them (whether through poverty, disability, mental il...

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Main Author: Dominelli, Lena
Other Authors: Campling, Jo (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London Macmillan Education UK 2002, 2002
Subjects:
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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