Social Work in Northern Ireland: Conflict and Change

by Derek Birrell and Deidre Heenan

Written in an accessible style, this book highlights the distinctive aspects of social work policy and practice in Northern Ireland. It covers the historical development of social work, explores the challenges that have arisen from delivering services both during and post conflict and addresses the new imperatives created after the devolution settlement. Exploring many major themes - including social exclusion, devolution and working across borders...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1847423329
• ISBN13: 9781847423320
• Release Date: March 2011
• Publisher: Policy Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.7" x 9.4"