Anarchists in social work: known to the authorities

A compendium of anarchist writings on social work and work in mental health services, published in 2004.

Contents

An Anarchist in Social Work, Martin S Gilbert
Anarchist Ideas in Action, Mark A Newns
Something Should Be Done, Peter Good
The Cycle of Deprivation, John Evans
Orpheus in the Underworld, John Evans
New Town Story, John Evans
Poetic Interlude
Whistle Blowing in the National Health Service, Doreen Frampton, SRN
Select Bibliography
Friends and Neighbours

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