Transnational Social Work: Opportunities and Challenges of a Global Profession
Allen Bartley and Liz Beddoe
Abstract
This unique book provides an international comparison of labour markets, migrant professionals and immigration policies, and their interaction in relation to social work. Case studies based on the latest research from the UK, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand and Australia allow readers to make critical comparisons and gain understanding of the global nature of the social work profession. Detailed analysis covers the opportunities and challenges presented by labour market mobility, the implications for social justice and discussion of the experiences and perceptions of transnational social workers. ... More
This unique book provides an international comparison of labour markets, migrant professionals and immigration policies, and their interaction in relation to social work. Case studies based on the latest research from the UK, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand and Australia allow readers to make critical comparisons and gain understanding of the global nature of the social work profession. Detailed analysis covers the opportunities and challenges presented by labour market mobility, the implications for social justice and discussion of the experiences and perceptions of transnational social workers. Essential reading for social work educators, academics and professionals, this book will also inform the development of relevant policy, professional, and educational responses to the phenomenon of transnational social work mobility.
Keywords:
Transnational social work,
labour market mobility,
migrant professionals,
immigration,
social policy
Bibliographic Information
| Print publication date: 2018 |
Print ISBN-13: 9781447333364 |
| Published to Policy Press Scholarship Online: September 2018 |
DOI:10.1332/policypress/9781447333364.001.0001 |
Authors
Affiliations are at time of print publication.
Allen Bartley, editor
University of Auckland
Liz Beddoe, editor
University of Auckland
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