Gert J F Leene, Theo N M Schuyt

The Power of the Stranger

Structures and Dynamics in Social Intervention - A Theoretical Framework

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

The decline of the welfare state in Western Europe has left social care and everyday help in the hands of strangers. Utilizing twenty-five years of research, this book presents a new theoretical framework for social intervention, making a case for recognition of the significance of strangers when improving social intervention.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 138
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. Juni 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 308g
• ISBN-13: 9780754670629
• ISBN-10: 0754670627
• Artikelnr.: 45540364

Autorenporträt

Gert J.F. Leene is a former lecturer in Sociology of Social Work at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Theo N.M. Schuyt is Professor of Philanthropic Studies at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and member of the editorial board of the Belgium/Dutch Journal "Sociale Interventie" (Social Intervention).

Inhaltsangabe

Contents: Introduction: the new strangers
The third element
Elaboration of a triadic social intervention model
Legitimacy: contracts
Values
Attitude: how to handle asymmetry
The role of magic and rituals
Community work as a third element
Dynamizing the Western European welfare state model
Needs and philanthropy
Index.