Introduction

Mark Smith, Viviene E. Cree

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Abstract

This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters of this book. The book sets a context in respect of identifying historical, philosophical, policy and legal influences on current practice. It offers important insights into the way that policies come to be developed and implemented in a changing, although in other ways, continuing, political landscape. The book overviews some of the key historical developments and influences informing present-day social work in Scotland. It taps into the recent interest in social work ethics to consider whether there might be a particular Scottish intellectual tradition that might inform approaches to social welfare. The separate Scottish legal system is one of the pillars of a Scottish national identity. Iain Ferguson locates Scottish social work against the backdrop of neo-liberalism, identifying the tensions faced in trying to stand against such global and globalising forces.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSocial Work in a Changing Scotland
EditorsViviene E. Cree, Mark Smith
PublisherRoutledge
Chapter1
Pages1-5
Number of pages5
Edition1st
ISBN (Electronic)9781315100821
ISBN (Print)9781138295032, 9781138295025
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 13 Feb 2018

Publication series

NameStudent Social Work
PublisherRoutledge

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