Indigenous Social Work around the World (Contemporary Social Work Studies) ISBN-13: 9781409407942

Author: Coates, John

Brand: Routledge

Edition: 1

Number Of Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 9781409407942

Release Date: 28-11-2018

Languages: English

Binding: Paperback

Part Number: illustrations

model number: illustrations

Package Dimensions: 9.0 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches

Details: How can mainstream Western social work learn from and in turn help advance indigenous practice? This volume brings together prominent international scholars involved in both Western and indigenous social work across the globe – including James Midgley, Linda Briskman, Alean Al-Krenawi and John R. Graham – to discuss some of the most significant global trends and issues relating to indigenous and cross-cultural social work. The contributors identify ways in which indigenization is shaping professional social work practice and education, and examine how social work can better address diversity in international exchanges and cross-cultural issues within and between countries. Key theoretical, methodological and service issues and challenges in the indigenization of social work are reviewed, including the way in which adaptation can lead to more effective practices within indigenous communities and emerging economies, and how adaptation can provide greater insight into cross-cultural understanding and practice.