Poverty, inequality and social work : the impact of neoliberalism and austerity politics on welfare provision / Ian Cummins

Author:: Cummins, Ian, 1961-
Published:: Bristol, UK : Policy Press, 2018.
Copyright Date:: ©2018
Physical Description:: xii, 187 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

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Contents:

Machine generated contents note: One.Social work in the era of neoliberalism and austerity -- Two.Class, poverty and inequality -- Three.Advanced marginality and stigma -- Four.Welfare, punishment and neoliberalism -- Five.Poverty, inequality and contemporary social work -- Six.Reimagining a social state.

Summary:

This title provides a critical analysis of the domino effect of neoliberalism and austerity on social work. Applying theory including those of Bourdieu and Wacquant to practice, it argues that social work should return to a focus on relational and community approaches.

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ISBN:

9781447334828 (paperback)
1447334825 (paperback)
9781447334804 (hardback)
1447334809 (hardback)

Bibliography Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 155-177) and index.

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