This is a key text that provides a wellrounded introduction to antidiscriminatory social work placing this underpinning concept within thecontext of theory meth... » 

This is a key text that provides a wellrounded introduction to antidiscriminatory social work placing this underpinning concept within thecontext of theory methods policy legislation and skills. It will be ofimmense value to students practitioners and service users. An excellent bookJohn MacDonough London South Bank UniversityAddressing both the ideas underpinning antidiscriminatory practice and morepractice oriented approaches this is an accessible book which will be ofbenefit to social work students and practitioners. Amanda Thorpe Universityof BedfordshireThis Key Concepts clearly and concisely explains the basic ideas in the fieldof antidiscriminatory social work. It Explores the range of discriminations that people experience and discusses anumber of theories that inform Antidiscriminatory practice Considers the legal frameworks within which antidiscriminatory practiceoperates Analyses the skills and knowledge required to practice effectively Highlights the dynamic nature of antidiscriminatory practice and points theway towards a new practice dimension Provides an essential reference guide for all social work students andpractitioners as well as those taking courses in teacher training youth andcommunity nursing midwifery and mental health studies for whom antidiscriminatory practice is an important element in their study. «