{"product_id":"biographical-methods-and-professional-practice-prue-chamberlayne-9781861344939","title":"Biographical Methods and Professional Practice: An International Perspective","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book uses a range of interpretive approaches to reveal the dynamics of service users' and professionals' individual experiences and life-worlds. From their research the contributors show how biographical methods can improve theoretical understanding of professional practice, as well as enrich the learning and development of professionals, and promote more meaningful and creative practitioner - service user relationships. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The book: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - reviews applications of biographical methods in both policy and practice in a range of professional contexts, from health and social care to education and employment;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - explores the impact of social change in three main arenas - transformation from Eastern to Western types of society in Europe, major shifts in social and welfare principles, experiences of immigration and of new cultural diversities - on professional practice;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - critically evaluates subjective and reflexive processes in interactions between researchers, practitioners and users of services;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - considers the institutional arrangements and cultural contexts which support effective and sensitive interventions;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - draws on actual projects and tracks reflection, progress and outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e With contributions from leading international experts, it provides a valuable comparative perspective. Researchers, policy analysts and practitioners, postgraduate students, teachers and trainers will find this book a stimulating read.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Prue Chamberlayne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1861344937\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781861344939\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Policy Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/10\/2004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.47lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.81d","brand":"Prue Chamberlayne","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48136932327679,"sku":"9781861344939","price":127.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_aced328a-d4a1-4424-a1e2-da6088570436.jpg?v=1770165413","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/biographical-methods-and-professional-practice-prue-chamberlayne-9781861344939","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}