In this innovative book, a revised English edition of an important Italian text, Fabio Folgheraiter presents a systematic introduction to networking and reflexive practice in social work. He draws on Italian experience and practice in community care and development to foster a deeper understanding of the relational core of social `problems’ and `solutions’, demonstrating an alternative approach to the current trend in positivistic evidence-based methods. The text explores how the interested parties in social care (users, carers, neighbours, volunteers, professional workers, managers, policy makers) can acquire a shared power in care planning and decision making. Folgheraiter demonstrates that when this networking and empowerment occurs, caring initiatives become truly social based and their efficacy increases.
This book provides the framework for the repositioning of social care practice in relation to the state and civil society. The model of practice proposed is an important step towards the development of networks that can effect change locally, nationally and globally.
Table of Content
Foreword to the English edition, Professor Ann Davis, University of Birmingham. Introduction to the English edition, Fabio Folgheraiter, University of Trento. Introduction. 1. The relational core of social problems. 2. The relational core of social work solutions. 3. Relational guidance and networking. 4. Case studies. References. Index.
About the author
Fabio Folgheraiter is Professor of Social Work Methodology and Co-ordinator of the Diploma in Social Work at the University of Trento, Italy. He is the Editor of the series ‘Methods and Techniques of the Social Service’ published by Edizioni Erickson. Internationally renowned for his research and writings, he has edited the Italian editions of more than 30 social work titles.
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