Social Work and Empowerment

First published well over ten years ago, Social Work and Empowerment offers a succinct and clear account of the literature on empowerment and a thorough examination of its relevance to social work. This timely third edition offers a fuller and more thoroughly updated overview of theories, models, and methods associated with empowerment. It covers self-empowerment and empowering work with individuals, groups, communities, and organizations, including new examples of empowering work with children, families, and adults.

Robert Adams is Professor of Human Services Development, University of Lincoln and Visiting Professor, University of Teesside.