Postmodernism, Religion, and the Future of Social Work discusses the benefits and disadvantages of the postmodern philosophy as a foundation for social work and human service practice. Social work students and practitioners will learn about the developments that have shaped postmodern thinking as they pertain to society in general, as well as to the profession of social work. By exploring this increasingly popular philosophy, Postmodernism, Religion, and the Future of Social Work provides you with methods and theories that help you evalute contemporary problems more effectively, resulting in better services for your clients.
Autorentext
Jean A Pardeck (Author) , John W Murphy (Author) , Roland Meinert (Author)
Inhalt
Contents
Introduction to Postmodernism, Religion, and the Future of Social Work (Roland G. Meinert, John T. Pardeck, and John W. Murphy)
- Renewing Social Work Practice Through a Postmodern Perspective
- Postmodern Perspectives for Social Work
- Consequences for Professional Social Work Under Conditions of Postmodernity
- The Role of Religious Auspiced Agencies in the Postmodern Era
- Advanced Liberalism, (Post)Modernity, and Social Work: Some Emerging Social Configurations
- Index