Beschreibung:
Deirdre Heenan is a Professor of Social Policy at the University of Ulster. She has written extensively on ageing, disability and social capital. Derek Birrell is a Professor of Social Policy at the University of Ulster. He has written extensively on devolution, quangos and local government.
Written in an accessible style, this book highlights the distinctive aspects of social work policy and practice in Northern Ireland.It will be essential reading for academics and students of social work and social policy in Northern Ireland and a valuable resource for practitioners and policy makers.
Introduction; Historical context; Sectarianism and social work;Violence and social work; Integration of health and social care; Community development and social work; Cross boarder social work; Poverty and socialwork; Devolution and social work; Conclusions.