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Professionalism (Key Themes in Health and Social Care)
Professionalism - Key Themes in Health and Social Care Author:Alan Cribb, Sharon Gewirtz Professionalism is a complex and highly disputed idea of crucialimportance in a range of fields, not least health and social care.It can inspire people by reminding them of workplace ideals and thevalue of occupational expertise. But it can also feel threateningand de-motivating; for example, if it is used to demand ever morefrom people working ... more »in very challenging circumstances. The languageof professionalism can evoke a special relationship of trustbetween service users and practitioners. But it can also suggest asocial distance between two classes of people; high statusprofessionals and their lower status ?non-professional?clients.This book is an original and accessible guide to theseambiguities and complexities. Cribb and Gewirtz clarify the natureof professionalism and explain and defend its importance, providingan understanding of, and an analytical engagement with, bothidealistic and critical perspectives. In addition, the authorsassess the implications of contemporary policy trends forprofessional work, showing how they may be radically altering ourunderstanding of the ?good? professional.This inviting and reflective study draws upon examples and casestudies and weaves in a range of relevant theoretical concepts andperspectives. Written in a style that encourages and supportsfurther reflection on this complex topic, Professionalism/ is theonly book of its kind for practitioners, researchers and studentsin health and social care.« less