Nzira, Viola,

Anti-oppressive practice in health and social care / Viola Nzira and Paul Williams. - xi, 223 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-215) and index (pages 217-223).

This important textbook presents a distinctive holistic approach to developing anti-oppressive practice and demonstrates how an understanding of equality and diversity can affect interaction and intervention in a range of health and social care settings, and with a range of service users. Drawing on case studies and practice guidelines, the book proposes a range of strategies for students and professionals that will enable them to develop skills in cultural equality and anti-discrimination and apply them to their everyday practice. -- from back cover

9781412922685


Social service.
Medical care.
Social work with minorities.
Social service and race relations.

BF575.P9 / N95 2009