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Shame and Social Work: Theory, Reflexivity and Practice

Contributions by Mark Hardy, Contributions by Matthew Gibson, Contributions by Carsten Schroeder, Contributions by Friederike Lorenz, Contributions by Marie Demant, Edited by Liz Frost, Edited by Veronika Magyar-Haas, Edited by Holger Schoneville, Edited by Alessandro Sicora





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For many service users and professionals in the field of social work, shame is an ongoing part of their daily experience. Providing an in-depth examination of the complex phenomena of shame and humiliation, this book sets out key contextual issues and theoretical approaches to comprehend shame and its relevance within social work. It provides a broad understanding of shame, its underlying social and political contexts and its effects on service users and professionals. The book uses innovative international scholarship and includes theoretical considerations, as well as empirical findings within the field of social work. It shows the importance of sensitive, reflective and relationship-oriented practice based on a better understanding of the complexity of shame.

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Publisher | Bristol University Press
Published date | 1 Jul 2020
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Format | Digital (delivered electronically)
Pages | 218
Dimensions | 0 x 0 x 0mm (L x W x H)
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ISBN | 978-1-4473-4409-4
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BISAC | social science / social work


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