The Reluctant Welfare State: Engaging History to Advance Social Work Practice in Contemporary Society (Empowerment)
by Bruce Jansson, Dr Bruce S Jansson
The Reluctant Welfare State connects the history of social welfare with contemporary social work practice. Focusing on empowerment, it invites readers to engage with the past as a resource for understanding the welfare state and informing professional action in today’s society.
About This Book
The Reluctant Welfare State examines the relationship between historical understanding and contemporary social work practice.
Framed around the development of the welfare state, the book considers how history can inform professional perspectives on social welfare.
Its focus on empowerment connects historical engagement with the challenges and responsibilities of social work in contemporary society.
This title is intended for readers interested in social work education, welfare policy, and the role of history in professional practice.
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