Social Work, Social Justice, and Human Rights

Lundy's second edition is timely in its critical analysis of the social, economic, and political context of contemporary social work practice. The book provides excellent guidance for social work students, educators, and practitioners who want to work toward changing the social structures that exploit and dehumanize people. -- Ben Carniol, Ryerson University, author of Case Critical: Social Services and Social Justice in Canada, sixth edition What distinguishes this text from so many others is the combination of a compelling framework for social justice joined with a clear application to practice, whether individual, group, community, or organization. -- Steve Burghardt, Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College (CUNY)

The second edition of this popular social work practice text more fully addresses the connection between social justice and human rights.Social workers take pride in their commitment to social and economic justice, peace, and human rights, and in their responses to related inequalities and social problems. At a time when economic globalization, armed conflict, and ecological devastation continue to undermine human rights and the possibilities for social justice, the need for linking a structural analysis to social work practice is greater than ever.

The second edition of this popular social work practice text more fully addresses the connection between social justice and human rights. It includes a discussion of social work's role in promoting peace and responding to environmental problems. It also places a greater attention on the links between social work theories/concepts and practice skill/responses.

The text has been updated and revised throughout with four new chapters: social work and human rights, cultural competence and practice with immigrant communities, social work and mental health communities, and practice with couples and families. Detailed case studies demonstrate the integration of theory, policy, and practice.