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Record Nr.

UNINA9910791956703321

Autore

Gast Linda Eileen <1954->

Titolo

Mastering approaches to diversity in social work [[electronic resource] /] / Linda Gast and Anne Patmore ; [foreword by Jane Wonnacott]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Philadelphia, Pa., : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2012

ISBN

1-280-12409-1

9786613527950

0-85700-458-1

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (178 p.)

Collana

Mastering social work skills

Altri autori (Persone)

PatmoreAnne <1953->

Disciplina

361.3

361.3068/3

361.30683

Soggetti

Social service

Diversity in the workplace

Social service and race relations

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

Diversity in the context of current social work practice -- A model for understanding discrimination -- Understanding and responding to cultural diversity -- Learning styles -- Exploring personal preferences -- A diversity awareness model --  References -- Index.

Sommario/riassunto

This is an accessible guide to diversity issues in health and social care. It considers the concept of diversity and how people differ, provides a model for understanding discrimination, and discusses cross-cultural communication, including the impact and use of language. Practice vignettes and exercises for the reader are included throughout.