Anti-Discriminatory Practice Equality, Diversity and Social Justice - Practical Social Work Series

Addressing the common concepts and issues across the various forms of discrimination, this core text from one of Palgrave's best-selling authors explores the reasons why the development of anti-discriminatory practice is so vital and examines the steps that need to be taken towards constructing a social work practice based on principles of anti-discrimination and the promotion of equality. This is key reading for undergraduate and postgraduate modules on Anti-discriminatory and Anti-oppressive Practice modules on social work programmes, as well as Social Work Theory and Social Work Practice modules. Practitioners will also benefit hugely from the experience and expertise of Neil Thompson. New to this Edition: - A new edition of a popular and trusted textbook fully updated to reflect the many changes since the last edition - Voice of Experience and Practice Focus examples, encourage readers to think contextually and integrate theory and practice - An explicit theory base, with key points from each chapter drawn out to highlight specific main themes - A range of questions for reflection and guidance on further learning