Sally Holland

Jonathan Scourfield

Sally Holland and Jonathan Scourfield explain what social work is and the range of cases it deals with. Looking at its history and main debates, as well as the theories and methods of social work, they include a range of case studies from around the world.

A Very Short Introduction

Social Work

Asma Khan

Sophie Gilliat-Ray

Sameh Otri

This study is concerned with how Muslim children learn to be religious. It is based on in-depth qualitative research with parents and children in one British city and focuses on children in the primary school years. There are chapters on children's learning in the family and in mosques and other Islamic institutions. There is also material on school; wider social networks; faith-related family practices; and national and ethnic identities.

Religious Nurture in a European Context

Muslim Childhood

Brid Featherstone

Mark Rivett

'Working with Men in Health and Social Care is a very welcome contribution to the stock of books on men and masculinities. It is especially useful for those interested in direct practice and policy applications in the fields of welfare, and for those who work with the problems men create, the problems men experience, and their interconnections' - Jeff Hearn, co-editor Men and Masculinities, University of Huddersfield and Linköping University Working with Men in Health and Social Care is an important and timely book that introduces the complex issues and debates involved in working with men in a range of professional settings. The authors locate academic and popular discourse on masculinities within the specific context of health and social care settings, critically analysing the theory and policy that underpin and inform practice, and continually linking theoretical frameworks to 'real-life' practice examples. Section 1 contextualises the topic with a discussion of gender theory, social policy and the occupational culture of relevant organisations Section 2 provides a summary of practice models, examining practice with men as individuals, as well as in groups, families and communities Section 3 is organised according to specific groups of service users and includes chapters on fathers, abusive men, physical and mental health, boys, and older men This thought-provoking and topical book will be essential reading for students and academics in social work, health care, probation, counselling, and allied disciplines, and for those facing the reality of working with men in their day-to-day practice.

Working with Men in Health and Social Care

Jonathan Scourfield

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