Social And Caring Professions In European Welfare States Policies Services And Professional Practices Bjrn Blom Editor Lars Evertsson Editor Marek Perlinski Editor by Björn Blom (editor); Lars Evertsson (editor); Marek Perlinski (editor) 9781447327219, 1447327217 instant download after payment.

This collection provides new insights about current welfare professions in a number of European countries. Focusing on research representing different types of European welfare states, including the Scandinavian and the Continental, the book offers in-depth understandings of professionals’ everyday work within different contextual conditions, explored from empirical and theoretical perspectives. Subjects covered include knowledge and identity, education and professional development, regulation, accountability, collaboration, assessment and decision making. This is a valuable contribution to the discussion of professionalism and welfare professions, offering lessons learned and ways forward.