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The Empowerment Approach to Social Work Practice

The Empowerment Approach to Social Work Practice

Hardback (17 Aug 1994)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Demonstrates how social workers can use an empowerment approach when dealing with those who have experienced oppression by virtue of poverty, colour, gender, sex or race. The reader is shown how the oppressed can learn to attain goals both individually and within the wider social environment.

About the Publisher

Columbia University Press

Columbia University Press seeks to enhance Columbia University's educational and research mission by publishing outstanding original works by scholars and other intellectuals that contribute to an understanding of global human concerns. The Press also reflects the importance of its location in New York City in its publishing programs. Through book, reference, electronic publishing, and distribution services, the Press broadens the university's international reputation.

Book information

ISBN: 9780231080262
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Imprint: Columbia University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 361.32
DEWEY edition: 20
Number of pages: 360
Weight: 650g
Height: 236mm
Width: 157mm
Spine width: 26mm