Social care in Ireland : theory, policy and practice / edited by Tom O'Connor and Mike Murphy. - xv, 367 pages : tables, graphs ; 22 cm

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Section 1: The family: theoretical perspectives and policy in practice -- Section 2: Social care and health: economic and political influences -- Section 3: Caring for juveniles: legal and policy challenges -- Section 4: Training and enabling social-care workers -- Section 5: Specific day-to-day working challenges to social-care professionals.



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Public welfare--Ireland.


Ireland--Social conditions.

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