{"product_id":"9781137178442","title":"Rethinking Social Work in a Global World","description":"\u003cbr\u003eIf we are to fully understand the impact of local concerns on social work, we have to consider these in a global context. \u003ci\u003eRethinking Social Work in a Global World\u003c\/i\u003e provides the key to better understanding. It critically examines the relationship between the global and the local in light of a range of social issues and shows how such analysis can assist in improving social work practice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncorporating the views of practitioners and analysing students perceptions of global issues, the authors:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e■ draw on a range of theoretical disciplines and traditions, including postcolonialism, sociology, cultural studies and political science;\u003cbr\u003e■ explore contemporary global issues such as the environment, new information and communications technology and the global mental health movement;\u003cbr\u003e■ examine the implications of adopting global notions of citizenship for social work, in a postcolonial era; and\u003cbr\u003e■ provide discussion points to ground the above ideas in a local context, to better inform everyday practice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis timely text is essential reading for practitioners, students and academics across a range of disciplines that incorporate global concerns, including social work, social policy, social welfare and community care.","brand":"Palgrave Macmillan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47114996744432,"sku":"9781137178442","price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781137178442_p0.jpg?v=1763698374","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781137178442","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}