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Poverty and Inequality Chris Jones

Poverty and Inequality By Chris Jones

Poverty and Inequality by Chris Jones


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Summary

An examination of the consequences of poverty and inequality and the challenge they pose to the engaged social work academic and practitioner.

Poverty and Inequality Summary

Poverty and Inequality by Chris Jones

Neoliberalism and austerity have led to a growing inequality gap and increasing levels of poverty and social harm. In this short form book, part of the Critical and Radical Debates in Social Work series, Chris Jones and Tony Novak look at consequences of poverty and inequality and the challenge they pose to the engaged social work academic and practitioner. There are many studies of poverty that look at competing definitions (and some of the consequences) of poverty in modern society. Here the authors argue that, especially for a profession with a claimed commitment to values based on equality, social justice and meeting human need, poverty and immiserisation impose a requirement on social workers to speak out and not to collude with social policies that make the plight of the impoverished even harder and their lives even worse.

Poverty and Inequality Reviews

Chris Jones and Tony Novak's lead essay provides a chilling analysis of how neo-liberalism has resulted in vast increases in poverty and inequality, not least since the financial and economic crisis of 2007-date ... The book is an excellent read, containing messages and arguments that have to be seriously considered and addressed. Steve Rogowski, social worker (children and families)
They [Criticial and Radical Debates in Social Work series] are strong and deeply felt books that describe the current overwhelming sense of betrayal felt by so many citizens in this age of austerity and increasing poverty. Research, Policy and Planning
Taking a radical stance has never been more important in social work. This most timely and innovative series of internationally renowned authors makes a significant contribution to advancing a new politics of social work. Professor Stephen Webb, Chair in Social Work, Glasgow Caledonian University

About Chris Jones

Chris Jones and Tony Novak have worked together teaching, researching and writing about British social policy since 1970. Tony's main focus is social security and poverty and Chris' is social work. Their Marxist and radical perspectives are well known and are reflected in many joint publications including Poverty, Welfare and the Disciplinary State (Routledge, 1999).

Table of Contents

Series Editors' Introduction; We don't want to be ashamed tomorrow ~ Lead essay by Chris Jones and Tony Novak; Which Side Are We On? ~ response by Mimi Abramovitz; Neo-liberalism and welfare: the Canadian experience ~ response by Suzanne Dudziak; Social work and the Greek crisis ~ response by Dimitra-Dora Teloni; Now Time for Neoliberalism: Resisting Plan B from Below ~ response by Sanford F. Schram; Some concluding thoughts: What are you going to do about it? ~ Chris Jones and Tony Novak; Bibliography.

Additional information

GOR006555628
9781447316152
1447316150
Poverty and Inequality by Chris Jones
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Bristol University Press
20140312
74
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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