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This important textbook presents a distinctive holistic approach tdeveloping anti-oppressive practice and demonstrates how an understanding of equality and diversity can affect interaction and intervention in a range of health and social care settings, and with a range of service users Drawing on case studies and practice guidelines, the book proposes a range of strategies for students and professionals that will enable them tdevelop skills in cultural equality and anti-discrimination and apply them ttheir everyday practice The book begins with an account of the nature of anti-oppressive practice and goes on texplore the core theories, concepts, and strategies of anti-oppressive practice Key Features Offers a positive preventative approach that sets it apart from existing texts in the field Provides invaluable practical guidance on how tdevelop and evaluate personal and organizational cultural practice Includes a number of helpful features, such as annotated case studies which illustrate best practice, cultural competence, and common pitfalls Anti-Oppressive Practice in Health and Social Care is an essential text for all health and social care undergraduates, on such courses as social work, health care, nursing, and counseling It will alsbe a useful reference tool for qualified practitioners whwish treflect on their personal and organizational practice