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It presents a rich compilation of deliberations on \u003cstrong\u003etheory, positions, and movements\u003c\/strong\u003e that shape the foundation of social work practice. The book delves into the various social theories, from \u003cstrong\u003epositivism to postmodernism\u003c\/strong\u003e, and further expands on positions emerging from \u003cstrong\u003ereligion and faith\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe discussion also includes the \u003cstrong\u003emodern and postcolonial realms\u003c\/strong\u003e, with insights on \u003cstrong\u003esocial reform, Gandhian thought, nationalism\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003esocial justice\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ehuman rights\u003c\/strong\u003e. It also brings attention to several important \u003cstrong\u003emovements\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as \u003cstrong\u003eDalit and tribal movements\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ewomen’s movements\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003equeer theories\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ealternative sexuality\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eecology\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003edisability movements\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book concludes by linking these theoretical deliberations, social positions, movements, and the practice of social work, ranging from \u003cstrong\u003echarity\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong\u003ecritical practice\u003c\/strong\u003e. By consolidating these perspectives, the book provides a \u003cstrong\u003ecomprehensive view of social theorization\u003c\/strong\u003e that interfaces with the \u003cstrong\u003esocial work profession\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be a valuable reference material for \u003cstrong\u003egraduate students in social work\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a detailed and diverse understanding of the relationship between social theory and social work practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheory, Positions, Movements, and Social Work: An Introduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheory and Social Epistemology–1: Positivism and Post-Positivism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheory and Social Epistemology–2: Marxism and Critical Theory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheory and Social Epistemology–3: Structuralism, the ‘Post’ Genres and Feminism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositions Emerging from Religion and Faith: Literal and Critical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModern and Postcolonial Positions: Social Reform, Gandhi, and Nationalism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSocial Justice and Human Rights Discourses: Traversing Modernities and Postmodernities\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovements: Subaltern Voices and Praxis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSocial Work Perspectives in the Light of Theory, Positions, and Movements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSamta P. 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