Social and caring professions in European welfare states: Policies, services and professional practices

Social and caring professions in European welfare states: Policies, services and professional practices
ISBN-10
1447327217
ISBN-13
9781447327219
Category
Social Science
Pages
288
Language
English
Published
2017-02-08
Publisher
Policy Press
Authors
​Lars, Björn, Blom

Description

This collection provides new insights about current welfare professions in a number of European countries. Focusing on research representing different types of European welfare states, including the Scandinavian and the Continental, the book offers in-depth understandings of professionals’ everyday work within different contextual conditions, explored from empirical and theoretical perspectives. Subjects covered include knowledge and identity, education and professional development, regulation, accountability, collaboration, assessment and decision making. This is a valuable contribution to the discussion of professionalism and welfare professions, offering lessons learned and ways forward.

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