Theory and Perspectives in Social Work

Book Details:

• Author: Samta P. Pandya

• Binding: Hardcover

• Number of Pages: 370

• Release Date: 01-03-2014

• ISBN: 9788131606339

• Package Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.7 x 1.0 inches

• Language: English

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

About the Book:

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the theories, positions, and movements that influence the episteme of social work. It presents a rich compilation of deliberations on theory, positions, and movements that shape the foundation of social work practice. The book delves into the various social theories, from positivism to postmodernism, and further expands on positions emerging from religion and faith.

The discussion also includes the modern and postcolonial realms, with insights on social reform, Gandhian thought, nationalism, and social justice and human rights. It also brings attention to several important movements, such as Dalit and tribal movements, women’s movements, queer theories, alternative sexuality, ecology, and disability movements.

The book concludes by linking these theoretical deliberations, social positions, movements, and the practice of social work, ranging from charity to critical practice. By consolidating these perspectives, the book provides a comprehensive view of social theorization that interfaces with the social work profession.

It will be a valuable reference material for graduate students in social work, offering a detailed and diverse understanding of the relationship between social theory and social work practice.

Contents:

1. Theory, Positions, Movements, and Social Work: An Introduction

2. Theory and Social Epistemology–1: Positivism and Post-Positivism

3. Theory and Social Epistemology–2: Marxism and Critical Theory

4. Theory and Social Epistemology–3: Structuralism, the ‘Post’ Genres and Feminism

5. Positions Emerging from Religion and Faith: Literal and Critical

6. Modern and Postcolonial Positions: Social Reform, Gandhi, and Nationalism

7. Social Justice and Human Rights Discourses: Traversing Modernities and Postmodernities

8. Movements: Subaltern Voices and Praxis

9. Social Work Perspectives in the Light of Theory, Positions, and Movements

About the Author:

Samta P. Pandya is a faculty member at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai. Her research has primarily focused on faith and social work, with additional interests in social theory, ideologies and social work, spirituality, and ageing issues and interventions.