Religion, Belief and Social Work: Making a Difference Author:Sheila Furness and Philip Gilligan The main Acts in Scotland

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Religion, Belief and Social Work: Making a Difference Author:Sheila Furness and Philip Gilligan The main Acts in ScotlandThis book examines how religion and related beliefs have varied impacts on the needs and perceptions of practitioners, service users, and the support networks available to them. The authors argue that social workers need to understand these phenomena, so that they can become more confident in challenging discriminatory and oppressive practices. The centrality of religion and associated beliefs in the lives of many is emphasised, as are their