Social work and global health inequalities : practice and policy developments
Bywaters, P (ed)
Social work and global health inequalities : practice and policy developments - Bristol Policy 2009
This book examines the relationship between social work and health inequalities in the context of globalisation. Based on the practice expertise and research of social workers from developing and developed countries worldwide and using specific examples, this book demonstrates the relevance of health inequalities to social work practice and policy across the lifecourse; analyses barriers to good health that result from global social, economic, environmental and political trends; and develops core ideas on how social workers can act to combat negative effects of globalisation by adopting a health inequalities lens.
1847421954 9781847421951
Social work and global health inequalities : practice and policy developments - Bristol Policy 2009
This book examines the relationship between social work and health inequalities in the context of globalisation. Based on the practice expertise and research of social workers from developing and developed countries worldwide and using specific examples, this book demonstrates the relevance of health inequalities to social work practice and policy across the lifecourse; analyses barriers to good health that result from global social, economic, environmental and political trends; and develops core ideas on how social workers can act to combat negative effects of globalisation by adopting a health inequalities lens.
1847421954 9781847421951