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Social Justice Theory and Practice for Social Work

Critical and Philosophical Perspectives

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  • © 2019

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Authors:
  1. Lynelle Watts

    1. School of Arts and Humanities, Edith Cowan University, Bunbury, Australia

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  2. David Hodgson

    1. School of Arts and Humanities, Edith Cowan University, Bunbury, Australia

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  • Clear descriptions of theoretical concepts including their historical and contemporary development
  • Combines political philosophy and critical theory into a discussion of social justice for social work
  • Synthesises theory into practical guidelines for social justice practice

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxi
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  2. Injustice and Its Many Forms

    • Lynelle Watts, David Hodgson
    Pages 1-22

  3. Social Justice as an Ethic of Social Work

    • Lynelle Watts, David Hodgson
    Pages 23-37

  4. A Critical History of the Social Work Response to Social Justice

    • Lynelle Watts, David Hodgson
    Pages 39-57

  5. Capitalism and Neoliberalism

    • Lynelle Watts, David Hodgson
    Pages 59-80

  6. Power and Knowledge

    • Lynelle Watts, David Hodgson
    Pages 81-95

  7. Critical Social Science and Critical Theory

    • Lynelle Watts, David Hodgson
    Pages 97-116

  8. Distributive Theories of Justice

    • Lynelle Watts, David Hodgson
    Pages 117-132

  9. Democracy and Participation

    • Lynelle Watts, David Hodgson
    Pages 133-152

  10. Human Rights and Autonomy

    • Lynelle Watts, David Hodgson
    Pages 153-170

  11. Social Justice and Social Work Practice

    • Lynelle Watts, David Hodgson
    Pages 171-185

  12. Social Justice and Social Work Education

    • Lynelle Watts, David Hodgson
    Pages 187-206

  13. Back Matter

    Pages 207-211
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About this book

This book offers a much-needed critical overview of the concept of social justice and its application in professional social work practice. Social justice has a rich conceptual genealogy in critical theory and political philosophy. For students, teachers and social workers concerned with empowerment, social change and human rights, this book provides a guide to the key ideas and thinkers, crucial historical developments and contemporary debates about social justice. It synthesises interdisciplinary knowledge and offers a new framework for practice, including a clear and practical exposition of four domains of skills and knowledge important for social justice informed social work. The book also contributes to social work pedagogy by offering a comprehensive set of learning outcomes that can be used to design curriculum, teaching and learning, and further research into social justice praxis. This book provides a range of philosophical and critical perspectives to support and inform social work professional knowledge and skills.  In its tight knitting together of theory and practice this book links philosophical and moral principles with an understanding of how to engage with social justice in a way that is relevant to social work.

Authors and Affiliations

  • School of Arts and Humanities, Edith Cowan University, Bunbury, Australia

    Lynelle Watts, David Hodgson

About the authors

Lynelle Watts is a Senior Lecturer in social work at Edith Cowan University who teaches legal and ethical practice, social work history, theory and professional practice, and social research methods. Lynelle's research has focused on teaching and learning in higher education, reflective practice and critical reflection in social work, community assessment of risk and protective factors for children and young people, and assessment tools for carers of people with mental illness. She has published in the area of social work education and curriculum, authenticity in marketing, reflective practice and ethics education. 
 
David Hodgson is a Senior Lecturer in social work at Edith Cowan University who teaches philosophy of ethics, social work practice skills, project management, social work theory, social theory and research methods. David has conducted research on compulsory school leaving policy, school attrition, services for families and childrenand social work curriculum. He has published in the areas of sociology, early school leaving, compulsory education policy, social work education and curriculum, and ethics education. In 2017 David was appointed to the role of Associate Editor for the journal Australian Social Work.



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