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001 2014043492
003 DLC
005 20150116093025.0
008 141104s2015 enk b 001 0 eng
010 $a 2014043492
020 $a9780745653167
020 $a9780745653174 (pb)
035 $a(DNLM)101645253
040 $aDNLM/DLC$beng$cDLC$erda$dDLC
042 $apcc
050 00 $aR690
060 10 $aW 21
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100 1 $aCribb, Alan,$eauthor.
245 10 $aProfessionalism /$cAlan Cribb, Sharon Gewirtz.
263 $a1504
264 1 $aCambridge, UK ;$aMalden, MA :$bPolity,$c2015.
300 $ap. ;$ccm.
336 $atext$2rdacontent
337 $aunmediated$2rdamedia
338 $avolume$2rdacarrier
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520 $a"Professionalism is a complex and highly disputed idea of crucial importance in a range of fields, not least health and social care. It can inspire people by reminding them of workplace ideals and the value of occupational expertise. But it can also feel threatening and de-motivating; for example, if it is used to demand ever more from people working in very challenging circumstances. The language of professionalism can evoke a special relationship of trust between service users and practitioners. But it can also suggest a social distance between two classes of people; high status professionals and their lower status 'non-professional' clients.This book is an original and accessible guide to these ambiguities and complexities. Cribb and Gewirtz clarify the nature of professionalism and explain and defend its importance, providing an understanding of, and an analytical engagement with, both idealistic and critical perspectives. In addition, the authors assess the implications of contemporary policy trends for professional work, showing how they may be radically altering our understanding of the 'good' professional.This inviting and reflective study draws upon examples and case studies and weaves in a range of relevant theoretical concepts and perspectives. Written in a style that encourages and supports further reflection on this complex topic, Professionalism/ is the only book of its kind for practitioners, researchers and students in health and social care"--Provided by publisher.
650 12 $aHealth Occupations.
650 12 $aProfessional Role.
650 22 $aEthics, Professional.
650 22 $aSocial Work.
700 1 $aGewirtz, Sharon,$d1964- ,$eauthor.
856 42 $3Publisher description$uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1503/2014043492-d.html
856 41 $3Table of contents only$uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1503/2014043492-t.html
856 42 $3Contributor biographical information$uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1503/2014043492-b.html