Social Work and Empowerment

Social Work and Empowerment offers a succinct and clear account of the literature on empowerment and a thorough examination of its relevance to social work. It argues that empowerment is not just a method or a new perspective, but the paradigm which replaces the paradigm of client treatment which formerly dominated social work. This clear and stimulating introductory text offers an overview of the challenges and opportunities posed by the empowerment paradigm. The accessible balance of theory, approach and practice makes it an essential tool for anyone interested in, or already practising, social work.