I was impressed by Fooks ability to introduce and explain complex concepts ina clear and very readable way yet without oversymplifying them ... the bookprovides... » 

I was impressed by Fooks ability to introduce and explain complex concepts ina clear and very readable way yet without oversymplifying them ... the bookprovides a good overall introduction to the concepts of postmodern and criticalsocial work and provides a challenging and interesting read that might justremind us why we joined the social work profession in the first place Childand Family Social WorkThe book is extremely accessible and is likely to engage readers in both theideas and their application. Fook does her best to ensure that complicatedconcepts can be understood and their implications for social workers madeclear. In this respect the book provides an excellent contribution to theliterature and is likely to be used on a range of professional social workprogrammes Journal of Social WorkThis is a book which inspires a spirit of hope and a belief in thepossibility of change for the better through social work intervention. It isall the more valuable because it acts as an important resource forpractitioners offering them concrete ways of achieving positive outcomes International Social WorkIn Social Work Critical Theory and Practice Jan Fook provides a textbook thatis organized with a reflective approach to social work. The discussion anddescription of theories and practices is interspersed with exercises whichengage the reader in an interactive process of thinking about these ideas. Inthis way the reader is encouraged to develop his or her own ideas using thematerial covered in the book. Written in an engaging and accessible style thisbook and its innovative quality attempts to forge new models for practice whichare relevant in changing contexts.This work is essential reading for students on qualifying and postqualifyingsocial work courses as well as for practitioners. «