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Chris Jones and Tony Novak have worked together teaching, researching and writing about British social policy since 1970. Tony's main focus is social security and poverty and Chris' is social work. Their Marxist and radical perspectives are well known and are reflected in many joint publications including Poverty, Welfare and the Disciplinary State (Routledge, 1999)."Chris Jones and Tony Novak's lead essay provides a chilling analysis of how neo-liberalism has resulted in vast increases in poverty and inequality, not least since the financial and economic crisis of 2007-date ... The book is an excellent read, containing messages and arguments that have to be seriously considered and addressed." Steve Rogowski, social worker (children and families) "They [Criticial and Radical Debates in Social Work series] are strong and deeply felt books that describe the current overwhelming sense of betrayal felt by so many citizens in this age of austerity and increasing poverty." Research, Policy and Planning "Taking a radical stance has never been more important in social work. This most timely and innovative series of internationally renowned authors makes a significant contribution to advancing a new politics of social work." Professor Stephen Webb, Chair in Social Work, Glasgow Caledonian University
- provides a fresh approach to social work teaching and practice
- part of the Critical and Radical Debates in Social Work series, which offers the reader a debate piece on 6 key topics in social work
- provides views that are out of the mainstream, encouraging challenging and provocative interpretations of social welfare and social work developments
- this volume's lead article looks at consequences of poverty and inequality and the challenge they pose to the engaged social work academic and practitioner