Constructive Social Work

Nigel Parton is the author of "he Politics of Child Abuse", "Governing the Family" and "Child Protection" (with David Thorpe snd Corinne Wattam). Patrick O'Byrne is co-author, with Judith Milner, of "Assesement in Social Work"

Recent years have witnessed increased international interest in the relevance of social theories associated with postmodernism, social constructionism and narrative approaches for social work. Richly illustrated by case examples, the book is an ideal introduction to a crucially important new area of social work theory.Recent years have witnessed increased international interest in the relevance of social theories associated with postmodernism, social constructionism and narrative approaches for social work. The central aim of this unique book is to demonstrate how such ideas can make a direct and positive contribution to social work practice. The innovative approach is affirmative and reflexive and emphasis is given to dialogue, process and plurality of knowledge and voice. Richly illustrated by case examples, the book is an ideal introduction to a crucially important new area of social work theory.