Social Work and the Making of Social Policy

This book provides theoretical and empirical insights into the interaction between social work and social policy,using the policy cycle as a core analytical frame. It showcases examples of policy making from seven countries and encourages social work practitioners and policy makers to recognize the potential of social work in the social policy-making process.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 16 December 2020
Publisher: Bristol University Press

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate interplay between social work and social policy, drawing from a wealth of international case studies. By expanding beyond existing examinations of policy practice, it adopts the policy cycle as a central analytical framework, emphasizing the significant role of social work practitioners in shaping the definition, agenda setting, formulation, and implementation of social policy.

Spanning across twenty-three insightful contributions, this book showcases policymaking experiences from seven diverse countries, highlighting how social work practitioners can actively engage as political actors while also encouraging policy makers to recognize the immense potential of social work in the policy-making process.

Through its multidisciplinary approach, the book offers theoretical and empirical insights that contribute to a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics between social work and social policy. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers alike, fostering dialogue and promoting collaborative efforts in addressing social challenges and advancing social justice.

Weight: 394g
Dimension: 157 x 233 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781447349167