Diversity and Social Work in Canada
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Initial publish date
- Mar 2016
- Category
- Social Work
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780199007066
- Publish Date
- Mar 2016
- List Price
- $129.99
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Diversity and Social Work in Canada explores the question of how the social work profession can effectively address growing diversity among Canadians today. In this contributed volume, twenty-six academic experts offer cutting-edge insight into such essential topic as cultural competence, anti-oppression, experiential phenomenological approaches to identity, intersectionality of multiple forms of diversity, and localization of social work practice. Combining theoretical coverage with practical examples, Diversity and Social Work in Canada gives students and practitioners the foundation they need to develop effective skills and strategies for working with diverse individuals and groups.
About the authors
Alean Al-Krenawi's profile page
John R. Graham is Murray Fraser Professor of Community Economic Development, Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary. He is the author, with A. Al-Krenawi, of Helping Professional Practice with Indigenous Peoples: The Bedouin-Arab Case (2009) and editor, with J. Coates and B. Schwartzentruber, of Canadian Social Work and Spirituality: Current Readings and Approaches (2007).
Editorial Reviews
"The authors featured in this book have a great reputation in the field, and to see them all together in one book adds to the strength of this book. The subject matter itself is important, and the diversity of the topics covered throughout the chapters is also a strength." --Mandeep Kaur Mucina, Dalhousie University
"This is the only book that combines four important elements in one text: Canadian content; an anti-oppressive stance; specific practice approaches; and multiple forms of diversity." --Jim R. Vanderwoerd, Redeemer University College