Culture, Values and Ethics in Social Work: Embracing Diversity

ISBN-13: 9780415673495 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 168 str.

Richard Hugman

Opis

This text examines the ways in which questions of culture and diversity impact on the values and ethics of social work. Using case studies to illustrate key points for practice, Hugman discusses how social workers can develop culturally-competent ethical practice and work creatively with the tensions it involves. Culture, Values and Ethics in Social Work is essential reading for all social work students and academics.

Recenzje

‘It is an interesting and informative read, one that comprises ten chapters which include case studies to illustrate key points for practice. The author examines "critical aspects of culture, values, ethics and the professions" and shows how both shared humanity and the rich variety of cultures contribute to a more dynamic way of understanding social work’s underpinning values and ethics…this book certainly merits the serious attention of under and post-graduate social work students, while experience practitioners and academics will certainly find it an essential read.’ – PSW

Spis treści

1. Introduction: Culture, Values and Ethics in Social Work and Human Services  2. The Implications of Culture for Social Work and Human Services  3. Professionalism and Ethics in Social Work and Human Services  4. Universal Values and Ethics  5. Cultural Difference in Values and Ethics  6. Pluralism and Ethics in Social Work and Human Services  7. Religion, Spirituality, Values and Ethics: Implications for Social Work and Human Services  8. Ethical Pluralism and the Democratic Urge  9. The Paradox of Value Difference and Ethical Pluralism  10. Embracing Diversity: Shared Humanity and Cultural Difference?

O autorze

Richard Hugman is Professor of Social Work at the University of New South Wales, Australia. He is also the Chair of the Permanent Committee on Ethics of the International Federation of Social Workers.