Women and Community Action (Revised 2nd edition) Author:Lena Dominelli Independent futures is essential reading

Independent futures is essential reading for not only academics and students but also practitioners and policy makers who need a reliable overview and critical analysis of key issues affecting future policy and practice

Yet this growth of social work internationally is taking place at a time where there is a widespread acceptance that social work in many Western countries is in crisis

the third edition reconstructs social work practice with disabled people in light of the latest legislation and policy changes

Andrew Kendrick

Women and Community Action (Revised 2nd edition) Author:Lena Dominelli Independent futures is essential readingThough often the unsung heroes of community action, womens role in a communitys growth and development has become increasingly important in a globalising world that has changed considerably since the first edition of this classic text was published. As well as focusing on women, the book discusses gender relations more widely and highlights the differentiated position of both men and women in community work. It considers how the gender gap might be