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Overview
Social Theory, Power and Practice explores key strands of contemporary social theory in developing an innovative framework for understanding the operation of power. This draws on structural theories of inequality and oppression and poststructural deconstructions of discourse, identity and emotion. These are used to examine the dynamics of social and personal change, and to inform the development of empowering practice within the human services with those who may experience distress, abuse or exclusion.
Synopsis
Incorporating various aspects of contemporary social theory, Tew (social work, U. of Central England) develops a critical framework to analyze social relations and the operation of power. He applies the framework to specific practices within the field of human services, and examines how to alter the practices to empower those who experience distress, abuse or social exclusion. The author draws on the structural analyses of Marxism, feminism and anti-racism, and more recent poststructuralist knowledge of power and subjectivity. Though written out of Tew's experience of theory and practice in Britain, the text also considers work in modernity from Europe, North America, and Australasia, and locations colonized by the west. For practitioners and scholars in human services. Annotation c. Book News, Inc.,Portland, OR