Globalization and international social work : postmodern change and challenge

Globalization and international social work : postmodern change and challenge /

"In this book the authors explore and question the concepts of 'postmodern', 'international' and 'global' in the light of growing interest in international social work in the early 21st century. Emphasizing the importance of critical reflection, the authors argue t...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Payne, Malcolm, 1947-
Other Authors: Askeland, Gurid Aga, 1947-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Aldershot, England ; Burlington, Vt. : Ashgate, ©2008.
Series:Contemporary social work studies
Subjects:
Social service > International cooperation.
Globalization > Social aspects.
Services sociaux > Coopération internationale.
Mondialisation > Aspect social.
Sozialarbeit
Globalisierung
Internationale Kooperation
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Table of Contents:
  • International social work practice and education in a globalized postmodern world
  • Globalization, postcolonialism and postmodernism : conflicts and connections
  • Critical reflection to promote contextual social work practice and education
  • Racism, social exclusion and cultural translation
  • Knowledge production : what is valid knowledge?
  • Social work's identity in postmodern agencies and universities
  • Piloting through the challenges of globalization
  • Exchanges and cross-national activities : broadening the mind
  • Technology-based social work education and practice
  • Conclusion.

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