Constructing Risky Identities in Policy and Practice - Hardcover

by J. Kearney (Editor), C. Donovan (Editor)

This collection explores how the dominant risk agenda is being embedded across welfare policy and practice contexts in order to redefine social problems and those who experience them. Identities of 'risky' or 'safe', 'responsible' or 'irresponsible' are being increasingly applied, not only to everyday life but also to professional practice.

Author Biography

Nicola Ballantyne, University of Sunderland, UK Rick Bowler, University of Sunderland, UK John Clayton, University of Sunderland, UK Dr Stephen J Macdonald, University of Sunderland, UK Jacqueline Merchant, University of Sunderland, UK Sheila Quaid, University of Sunderland, UK Peter Rushton, University of Sunderland, UK