It is essential that social work students understand the lasting impact political decision making can have on service users, yet little guidance exists on this subject. This valuable book provides a comprehensive introduction to politics in social work, unifying the themes of political ideology and social construction across several areas of social work practice, including emerging areas of practice.
Including helpful key points to guide reading at the beginning of each chapter, as well as exercises for seminars and further reading recommendations, this text will be an invaluable resource to all students in social work.

Contributions by: Chris Yianni, Donna Peach, Philip Brown, Scott Massie, Kate Parkinson, Alex Withers, Lucy Mort, Ben Williams, Rich Moth