Where Academia and Policy Meet
A Cross-National Perspective on the Involvement of Social Work Academics in Social Policy
John Gal editor Idit Weiss-Gal editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Policy Press
Published:29th Mar '17
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Based on data from 12 diverse societies, this is the first cross-national comparative study on academic engagement in social policy formulation. Chapters present survey data on the policy involvement of social work academics in different countries and an analysis of this data by country experts. This is essential reading for academics and students interested in the ongoing debate on the role of academia in policy.
"This well-researched book throws down a challenge to those who educate social workers to become more political and policy oriented in their own practice. A must read for all academics in this area." Graeme Simpson, University of Wolverhampton
"For those seeking to influence policy from social work, the book offers a unique global perspective on both the ways in which this work takes place and the challenge that exists in some of the academia-policy nexus spaces." Social Policy & Administration
ISBN: 9781447320197
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304 pages