PRAISE FOR CASE CRITICAL, 6th Edition
A finely crafted and eloquent critique of the ideological, economic, political and social factors that define the Canadian social work milieu
Carniol has his finger on the pulse of social work in the new millennium, artfully weaving discourse with practical suggestions that encourage us collectively toward a respectful, inclusive, and life-affirming liberatory social work framework.
Raven Sinclair, Social Work, University of Regina (Saskatoon), and co-editor of Wicihitowin
The book is packed with real-life examples of oppression and privilege within social services and the impact on service providers and users. Ben Carniol makes seemingly invisible systemic injustices visible, and with his usual compassion and wisdom, weaves a message of resistance and liberation.
Steven Hick, Social Work, Carleton University, and author of Social Work in Canada
I cut my teeth on the first edition of Ben Carniol's Case Critical. Then a definitive and
influential work, now in its sixth edition, Carniol's book has become a classic and a must-read for those seeking emancipatory approaches to social work practice. Always fresh and edgy, this new edition is an evocative analysis of our society's growing inequity and an unflinching rallying call for social workers to join the battle for social justice and a caring society.
Donna Baines, Labour Studies and Social Work, McMaster University, and editor of Doing Anti-Oppressive Practice
Pulls together facts, figures and interviews, offering social workers a reality check and concerned citizens a look inside Canada's troubled social service agencies.
The Toronto Star
Case Critical offers moving descriptions of injustices in Canada .... and is also an important read for more than its description of contemporary social work. It provides a clear description of the class structure of Canadian society... It also shows why social work is so difficult and why so much knowledge, skill, and dedication are required of social workers...Carniol encourages social workers to ally themselves with progressive social movements.
The CCPA Monitor
Between the Lines is a Canadian publisher of books that promote equitable social change and present ideas and analysis not readily found in the mainstream. Between the Lines believes, passionately, that readers should be exposed to challenging and original perspectives on issues of social and cultural importance.
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