Social Workers in Political Office
A Comparative Perspective on Recruitment, Career Patterns and Social Advocacy
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
Social Workers in Political Office
A Comparative Perspective on Recruitment, Career Patterns and Social Advocacy
About this book
Available open access under CC-BY-NC-ND licence.
One of the most significant ways that social workers can engage with policy is by holding elected office. How and why do social workers transition into political roles? And what impact do they have on policy making once they get there?
This book is the first systematic, comparative study of social workers in electoral politics across liberal democracies. Drawing on a common conceptual framework, leading scholars analyse the recruitment, career trajectories and advocacy roles of social workers in Austria, Canada, the Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Israel, Italy, Portugal, Switzerland, the UK and the US. The book highlights key similarities, differences and underlying factors that shape social workers' political engagement.
This is a valuable resource for academics, practitioners, policy makers and students in social work, social policy and political science, offering fresh insights into the intersection of professional practice and political leadership.
Frequently asked questions
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Information
Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Series Information
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- List of figures and tables
- Notes on contributors
- Acknowledgements
- 1 Social workers in political office: conceptual framework and research agenda
- 2 Austria: social workers with political responsibility at the national level
- 3 Canada: social workers in the House of Commons
- 4 Czechia: social workers as members of the Czech parliament
- 5 Finland: taking political office to a new level?
- 6 Germany: between civic engagement and social advocacy
- 7 Israel: a limited presence on the national level
- 8 Italy: social workers in political office as a municipal phenomenon
- 9 Portugal: delayed political engagement and short terms of office
- 10 Switzerland: strong representation of social workers in the cantonal and federal parliaments
- 11 United Kingdom: social workers in Westminster – party or profession?
- 12 United States: opportunities and barriers for social work members of Congress
- 13 Comparative considerations on social workers in political office
- Index