The McDonaldization of Social Work – lecture and book launch
Monday, June 2nd, 2008A free evening lecture and book launch to celebrate the publication of ‘The McDonaldization of Social Work’ featuring Peter Beresford, Director of the Centre for Citizen Participation and Donna Dustin, author of ‘The McDonaldization of Social Work’ is being held at London Metropolitan University on Thursday 5th June.
“Donna Dustin’s The McDonaldization of Social Work is, by far, the best of the efforts to apply the McDonaldization thesis to various aspects of the social world. ….it offers great insight into the practice of social work today, its problems, as well as steps to be taken to deal with them, specially those created by excessive McDonaldization.”
George Ritzer
Speakers: Professor Peter Beresford – Director, Centre for Citizen Participation and Dr. Donna Dustin – Principal Lecturer, BSc Social Work London Metropolitan University
Chair – John Gabriel, Head of Applied Social Sciences
Thursday 5 June 2008 at 6pm Room LHB04, Ladbroke House, 62-66 Highbury Grove N5 2AD
Just 5 minutes walk through Highbury Fields from Highbury & Islington (Victoria Line) and overland from Old Street/Moorgate;
Buses 4, 19, 30, 43, 271, 277 & 393
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