Social Work's Histories of Complicity and Resistance

<p>Social work is often presented as a benevolent and politically neutral profession avoiding discussion about its sometimes troubling political histories.</p><p> This book rethinks social work's legacy and history of both political resistance and complicity with oppressive and punitive practices. Using a comparative approach with international case studies the book uncovers the role of social workers in politically tense episodes of recent history including the anti-racist struggle in the US and the impact of colonialism in Australia New Zealand and Canada.</p><p> As the de-colonisation of curricula and the Black Lives Matter movement gain momentum this fascinating book skilfully navigates social work's collective political past while considering its future.</p>