Research in Social Work
Series Editors: Anna Gupta, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK and John Gal, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel.
Published by the European Social Work Research Association and Policy Press, the Research in Social Work series is a collection of the best research on social work in Europe.
Books in the series examine current, progressive and innovative research applications of familiar ideas and models in social work research. This leading research collection for social work academics, researchers and practitioners makes a unique contribution to the academic and professional development of social work in Europe.
Call for proposals
Series Editors, Anna Gupta and John Gal are inviting proposals for books drawing on original and cutting-edge research and which aim to influence social work academia and practice. The editors are particularly keen to receive submissions for comparative books on the practice of social work research, which engage with international research literature.
If you are interested in discussing ideas or submitting a proposal, please contact:
Anna Gupta, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK [email protected], John Gal, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel [email protected] and Isobel Bainton, Commissioning Editor, [email protected].
You can find out more about writing for Bristol University Press and Policy Press on our Information for authors page.
Editorial advisory board:
- Andrés Arias Astray, Complutense University of Madrid, Spain
- Isobel Bainton, Policy Press, UK
- Inge Bryderup, Aalborg University, Denmark
- Tony Evans, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK
- Hannele Forsberg, University of Tampere, Finland
- John Gal, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
- Anna Gupta, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK
- Todd I. Herrenkohl, University of Michigan, US
- Ephrat Huss, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel
- Stefan Köngeter, Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Science (OST), Switzerland
- Manohar Pawar, Charles Sturt University, Australia
- Ian Shaw, National University of Singapore and University of York, UK
- Alessandro Sicora, University of Trento, Italy
- Darja Zaviršek, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
The Emotions of Social Workers
How Reflecting on Feelings Can Enhance Practice
Emotions are central to our humanity and yet, when it comes to social work, ‘difficult’ emotions like shame, anger and disgust are often dismissed as unprofessional. This book explores how embracing all emotions can enhance practice, prevent emotional burnout and strengthen motivation.
Social Workers in Political Office
A Comparative Perspective on Recruitment, Career Patterns and Social Advocacy
The first book to provide systematic and comparative empirical insights into a major way that social workers engage with policy – by holding elected office – this book analyses how and why social workers engage in electoral politics in liberal democracies.
Social Work Professional Organizations
An International Comparative Perspective
Using an interdisciplinary framework, this edited volume provides the first comprehensive, comparative analysis of social work professional organisations in 15 countries, bridging Global North and South perspectives.
Ecosocial Work and Sustainability Transitions
Theories, Methodologies and Practices
Bringing together researchers from around the world, this book explores the main theoretical insights on ecosocial work and how social workers can already bring the ecological dimension into their daily practice.
Sense and Sensibility in Social Work with Families and Children
European Perspectives on Developments in Child Protection and Welfare
Bringing together authors from a diverse range of countries, this book argues that more flexible, community/relationship/partnership-based approaches are required to meet the needs of parents and children experiencing difficulties and risk of harm.
Social Work and Social Innovation
Emerging Trends and Challenges for Practice, Policy and Education in Europe
This volume brings together findings and insights on innovation in the practice, research and education of social work, with a particular focus on the role of participation, collaboration and co-creation as key drivers of social innovation in these fields.
Living on the Edge
Innovative Research on Leaving Care and Transitions to Adulthood
Addressing previously neglected groups of care leavers such as unaccompanied migrants, street youth, young parents and those with a disability, this book considers the precarity often experienced by many care leavers. It makes research relevant to practitioners and policy-makers aiming to enable, rather than label, vulnerable groups.
Migration and Social Work
Approaches, Visions and Challenges
With cross-cultural perspectives from eight European countries, this book provides much-needed research on migration and social work. Focusing on the experiences and integration of refugees and asylum seekers, the text considers the impact of EU policies on borders and integration, and the rise of racism across European societies.
When Social Workers Impact Policy and Don’t Just Implement It
A Framework for Understanding Policy Engagement
Rather than being seen simply as social policy implementors, in recent decades there has been recognition of the unique insights that social workers can bring to policy formulation. This book offers a theoretical framework for understanding why social workers engage in policy, and the implications for research, education and practice.
The Origins of Social Care and Social Work
Creating a Global Future
Acknowledging the religious influences in social work’s roots, Mark Henrickson proposes that it need not be constrained by it. Addressing current debates in international social work about the relevance of different perspectives, this book will allow practitioners and scholars to create a global future of social work.
Social Work Research Using Arts-Based Methods
In the first dedicated analysis of its kind, international experts review the rationale and results of arts-based approaches to research, teaching, and practice in social work. The book presents examples of their use and methods to evaluate and theorise results and shows how arts can form outputs from research too.
Critical Gerontology for Social Workers
This original collection explores how critical gerontology can make sense of old age inequalities to inform social work research, policy and practice. Engaging with key debates on age-related human rights, the conceptual focus addresses the current challenges and opportunities facing those who work with older people.