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The Antidote

How People-Powered Movements Can Renew Politics, Policy and Practice

by Peter Beresford ...

The gap between personal and formal politics has been widening globally and locally. As personal politics have become more inclusive and egalitarian inspired by new social movements, neoliberal ideologies have undermined democracy, increasing isolation, inequality, poverty, disease and environmental threat. Yet this paradox may also offer a path to transformation.Using international evidence and ... Read more

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The gap between personal and formal politics has been widening globally and locally. As personal politics have become more inclusive and egalitarian inspired by new social movements, neoliberal ideologies have undermined democracy, increasing isolation, inequality, poverty, disease and environmental threat. Yet this paradox may also offer a path to transformation.Using international evidence and
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At the Heart of a Mad Movement

The Life and Work of Peter Campbell, Psychiatric System Pioneer

Edited by Peter Barham, Peter Beresford, Ker Wallwork ...

Series series The International Society for Psychological and Social Approaches to Psychosis Book Series
This book showcases and celebrates the writings of Peter Campbell, an activist, writer, educator, and a veteran survivor of the mental health system, conveying the variety and vitality of Campbell's accomplishments across the years from 1967 to 2022.Diagnosed with severe psychosis and with a history of hospitalizations reaching back to 1967, Peter Campbell was an indefatigable critic of orthodox ... Read more

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This book showcases and celebrates the writings of Peter Campbell, an activist, writer, educator, and a veteran survivor of the mental health system, conveying the variety and vitality of Campbell's accomplishments across the years from 1967 to 2022.Diagnosed with severe psychosis and with a history of hospitalizations reaching back to 1967, Peter Campbell was an indefatigable critic of orthodox
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Participatory Ideology

From Exclusion to Involvement

by Peter Beresford ...

The COVID-19 pandemic, Black Lives Matter movement and renewed action against climate change all highlight the increasing gulf between narrowly based dominant political ideologies and popular demands for social justice, global health, environmentalism and human rights.This book examines for the first time the exclusionary nature of prevailing political ideologies. Bringing together theory, ... Read more

$31.49 USD

The COVID-19 pandemic, Black Lives Matter movement and renewed action against climate change all highlight the increasing gulf between narrowly based dominant political ideologies and popular demands for social justice, global health, environmentalism and human rights.This book examines for the first time the exclusionary nature of prevailing political ideologies. Bringing together theory,
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The Routledge International Handbook of Mad Studies

Edited by Peter Beresford, Jasna Russo ...

Series series Routledge International Handbooks
By drawing broadly on international thinking and experience, this book offers a critical exploration of Mad Studies and advances its theory and practice.Comprised of 34 chapters written by international leading experts, activists and academics, this handbook introduces and advances Mad Studies, as well as exploring resistance and criticism, and clarifying its history, ideas, what it is, and what ... Read more

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By drawing broadly on international thinking and experience, this book offers a critical exploration of Mad Studies and advances its theory and practice.Comprised of 34 chapters written by international leading experts, activists and academics, this handbook introduces and advances Mad Studies, as well as exploring resistance and criticism, and clarifying its history, ideas, what it is, and what
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Social Perspectives in Mental Health

Developing Social Models to Understand and Work with Mental Distress

by Sarah Carr, Peter Beresford, Martin Webber ...

Social Perspectives in Mental Health offers new practice frameworks that help to make sense of people's mental distress and recovery in relation to their social experience. This interdisciplinary volume promotes a holistic approach to mental health practice, with an emphasis on recovery and empowerment, and on building on the experiences of service users. The contributors explore the impact of ... Read more

$40.99 USD

Social Perspectives in Mental Health offers new practice frameworks that help to make sense of people's mental distress and recovery in relation to their social experience. This interdisciplinary volume promotes a holistic approach to mental health practice, with an emphasis on recovery and empowerment, and on building on the experiences of service users. The contributors explore the impact of
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Social Work

Past, Present and Future

by Karen Lyons, Ray Jones, June Thoburn, Jane Tunstill, Suzy Croft, Peter Beresford, Malcolm Jordan, Guy Shennan, Hilary Tompsett, David N Jones ...

This collection charts the key developments in the social work field from 1970 to the present day and shows how by fully understanding social work’s past, we can make better progress for practitioners and service users in the future.It brings together a broad collection of experts from across social work who trace how thinking and approaches to practice have changed over time, examine key ... Read more

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This collection charts the key developments in the social work field from 1970 to the present day and shows how by fully understanding social work’s past, we can make better progress for practitioners and service users in the future.It brings together a broad collection of experts from across social work who trace how thinking and approaches to practice have changed over time, examine key
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What Is the Future of Social Work?

A handbook for positive action

by Peter Dowd, Chris Jones, John Harris, Gurnam Singh, Peter Beresford, Jan Walmsley, Iain Ferguson, Mark Lymbery, Brid Featherstone ...

Social work is under unprecedented pressure as a result of funding cuts, political interventions, marketisation and welfare transformations which, combined, are dramatically reshaping the relationship between individuals and the welfare state.A wide range of distinguished academics provide a comprehensive analysis of the evolving challenges facing contemporary social work, reflecting on both the ... Read more

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Social work is under unprecedented pressure as a result of funding cuts, political interventions, marketisation and welfare transformations which, combined, are dramatically reshaping the relationship between individuals and the welfare state.A wide range of distinguished academics provide a comprehensive analysis of the evolving challenges facing contemporary social work, reflecting on both the
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It's Basic Income

The Global Debate

by Elizabeth Rhodes, Otto Lehto, Soumya Kapoor, Anke Hassel, Edward Whitfield, Uffe Elbæk, Jonathan Reynolds, Caroline Lucas, Roope Mokka, Karl Widerquist, Chris Oestereich0, Marcus Brancaglione1, Bruna Augusto2, Alexander De Roo3, Jenna van Draanen4, Roderick Benns5, Howard Reed6, Stewart Lansley7, Andrew Harrop9, Matt Zwolinski0, Annie Miller1, Sarath Davala2, Lousie Haagh3, Malcolm Torry4, Philippe Van Parijs5, Peter Beresford6, Ian Gough7, Francine Mestrum8, Brenton Caffin9, Katariina Rantanen0, Ruth Lister1, Vanessa Olorenshaw2, Ursula Barry3, Toby Deller4, Brian Eno5, Eduardo Rodriguez Montemayor6 ...

Is a Universal Basic Income the answer to an increasingly precarious job landscape?Could it bring greater financial freedom for women, tackle the issue of unpaid but essential work, cut poverty and promote greater choice? Or is it a dead-end utopian ideal that distracts from more practical and cost-effective solutions?Contributors from musician Brian Eno, think tank Demos Helsinki, innovators such ... Read more

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Is a Universal Basic Income the answer to an increasingly precarious job landscape?Could it bring greater financial freedom for women, tackle the issue of unpaid but essential work, cut poverty and promote greater choice? Or is it a dead-end utopian ideal that distracts from more practical and cost-effective solutions?Contributors from musician Brian Eno, think tank Demos Helsinki, innovators such
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Supporting people

Towards a person-centred approach

by Peter Beresford, Jennie Fleming, Michael Glynn, Catherine Bewley, Suzy Croft, Fran Branfield, Karen Postle ...

There is widespread agreement that care and support services must change radically if they are to meet the rights and needs of the rapidly growing number of people who require them.For the first time, Supporting people explores with service users, practitioners, carers and managers what person-centred support means to them, what barriers stand in its way and how these can be overcome. It provides ... Read more

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There is widespread agreement that care and support services must change radically if they are to meet the rights and needs of the rapidly growing number of people who require them.For the first time, Supporting people explores with service users, practitioners, carers and managers what person-centred support means to them, what barriers stand in its way and how these can be overcome. It provides
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30 Years of Social Change

by Jan Lees, Nisha Dogra, Paul Cooper, Michael Mandelstam, Martin Barrow, Carola Beresford-Cooke, CJ Atkinson, Barbara Kelly, Dawn Brooker, Luke Beardon, Marian Liebmann, Belinda Hopkins, Charles Buck, Harriet Ward, Rex Haigh, Sarah Carr, Nigel Ching, Nick Luxmoore, Joyce Lishman, Grace Watts, Lorraine Nicolle, Winnie Dunn, Christiane Sanderson, Sally Donovan, Peter Beresford, Priscilla Alderson, Matthew J. Taylor, Vanessa Rogers, Jennifer Peace Peace Rhind, Dr Anthony Attwood, Dr Gwen Adshead, Kim S. Golding ...

What social change has been achieved over the past 30 years?What have been the main barriers to progress?What great achievements can we identify and celebrate today?Marking Jessica Kingsley Publishers' 30th year of publishing books on social and behavioural issues, this book gathers together over 30 leading thinkers from diverse disciplines - from autism specialists and social workers through to ... Read more

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What social change has been achieved over the past 30 years?What have been the main barriers to progress?What great achievements can we identify and celebrate today?Marking Jessica Kingsley Publishers' 30th year of publishing books on social and behavioural issues, this book gathers together over 30 leading thinkers from diverse disciplines - from autism specialists and social workers through to
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Innovations in Social Work Research

Using Methods Creatively

by Jennifer Taylor, Peter Beresford, Cherilyn Dance, Simon Hackett, Harry Ferguson, Sarah Banks, Tricia Jessiman, John Carpenter, Trish O'Donnell, David Westlake, Pat Starkey, Myles Balfe, Helen Masson, Josie Phillips, Nicolette Wade, Mike Fisher, Alastair Roy, Jenny Hughes, Lynn Froggett, Jennifer Christensen, Jadwiga Leigh, Julian Manley, Sue Thompson, Bogusia Temple, Jackie Robinson, Martin Elliott, Lena Dominelli, Gina Barrett, Natalie Robinson, Vic Forrest, Becki Meakin ...

A valuable reference to help practising researchers not only to understand but also to apply innovative approaches to social work research.Featuring extended case studies of actual research projects, the book provides an overview of a number of central features and qualities of social work research. It incorporates both distinctive methodological features, such as approaches to participatory ... Read more

$45.99 USD

A valuable reference to help practising researchers not only to understand but also to apply innovative approaches to social work research.Featuring extended case studies of actual research projects, the book provides an overview of a number of central features and qualities of social work research. It incorporates both distinctive methodological features, such as approaches to participatory
... Read more
All Our Welfare

Towards Participatory Social Policy

by Peter Beresford ...

The UK welfare state is under sustained ideological and political attack. It has also been undermined by accusations of paternalism and past failures to engage with the very people it is intended to help.This unique book is the first to critique the past, present and future welfare state from a participatory perspective. Peter Beresford, champion of user involvement, draws on pioneering theories ... Read more

$44.09 USD

The UK welfare state is under sustained ideological and political attack. It has also been undermined by accusations of paternalism and past failures to engage with the very people it is intended to help.This unique book is the first to critique the past, present and future welfare state from a participatory perspective. Peter Beresford, champion of user involvement, draws on pioneering theories
... Read more

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