Theories for decolonial social work practice in South Africa


Editors: A van Breda and J Sekudu Authors: S Carelse, G Dykes, A Lombard, P Mbedzi, S Rasool and R Schenck


Theories for decolonial social work practice in South Africa is a local book critically presenting social work theories that are suitable for decolonial and developmental generalist practice in the Global South. The choice of theories included in this book is informed by the lived experiences of South Africans in a multicultural, post-colonial, post-apartheid society. The book sees the goal of social work as eff ecting transformation and liberation, through the implementation of the developmental approach, and by drawing on decolonial and African concepts.


PAPERBACK JUL 2019 OUP SA


312 PAGES 9780190721350 9780190449834


Theories for decolonial social work practice in South Africa is suitable for social work education and the in- service training of qualifi ed social workers, child and youth care workers and community development practitioners. In addition, the book will be of interest to social work academics and researchers because of its unique decolonial and African approach to Global North theories, and its contribution to the development of Global South theories.


“There is a dearth of indigenous scholarly work in South Africa, in the areas of social work and social development, and this book serves as one way of addressing this yawning gap. It is also encouraging that the text is written by local South African scholars. ”


Prof Ndangwa Noyoo, Department of Social Development: University of Cape Town


Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to social work theory • Chapter 2: Decoloniality in social work • Chapter 3: Developmental social work • Chapter 4: Social constructionism • Chapter 5: Ecosystems • Chapter 6: Ubuntu • Chapter 7: Resilience • Chapter 8: Attachment


• Chapter 9: Feminisms • Chapter 10: Sustainable livelihoods • Chapter 11:


Person-centred • Chapter 12: Spirituality • Chapter 13: Strengths-based • Chapter 14: Circle of Courage • Chapter 15: Mapping the way forward in decolonising social work theory in South Africa


The Political Economy of Social Welfare Policy in Africa: Transforming Policy through Practice


Editors: V Taylor and JD Triegaardt Authors: N Noyoo, R Schenck and M Sesoko


The Political Economy of Social Welfare Policy in Africa is a ground-breaking textbook that introduces students to social welfare policies that guide social service delivery in South Africa, and which directly infl uence the operation and activities of social work practice. The focus is on analysing the social policies that most directly aff ect the clients or consumers of service, and conscientising social work students about both the broader and deeper implications of their interventions.


The unique golden thread that is interwoven throughout the text is transformation. The Political Economy of Social Welfare Policy in Africa equips students with the theories and skills to eff ect transformative processes in their respective countries, that will liberate the masses from chronic poverty and various other forms of deprivation.


PAPERBACK NOV 2018 OUP SA


352 PAGES 9780199076475 9780199075164


This new approach aims to defi ne policy, analyse aspects that have an infl uence on policy, and promote understanding of the process of developing and implementing policy as well as how policies are formed and how they change over time.


The textbook is suitable for social work students taking modules in welfare policy as well as sociology students and political science students at universities.


“This is the most comprehensive treatment I have seen on social welfare policy in Africa from a political economic perspective. This book is immensely relevant, useful and applicable to students and practitioners not only on the African continent but globally. ”


Dr Cudore Snell, Howard University


Table of Contents Part 1: Thinking Policy: the political economy of social welfare policy • Chapter 1: Transforming social welfare policy: Africa and South Africa • Chapter 2: The evolution of social welfare policy in Southern Africa • Chapter 3: Approaches to social welfare policy: characteristics, values and principles • Chapter 4: Transforming social welfare


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