Publisher's Synopsis
Using practical examples from the experience of politicians, administrators and workers involved in social services this book examined the political dimensions of social work. It brings together articles by a wide variety of people from urban and rural settings, and reflects the political perspectives of trade unionists and of client groups as well as those of social work professionals. The contributors are Bill Jordan, Nigel Parton, David Blunkett, John Vincent, Neil Kay, Terry Thomas, Mike Stein, Brian Sabel, Bruce Britton, Mike Cooper, Judy Hale and Leeds Social Workers' Action Group.
