Promoting Equality: Working with Diversity and Difference Paperback - 2017

"This is an excellent book and a must read for anyone working in the helping professions. Its importance is greater now than ever. These are very challenging times where so many of the issues central to Promoting Equality are under serious threat. Its great strength is that it is theoretically serious, practically focused and very accessible." Professor Nigel Parton, University of Huddersfield

"Neil Thompson's mastery of the practice field is repeatedly confirmed by the central place his texts command in our thinking and action. Promoting Equality is no exception, but it must surely hold a special significance for all helping professionals in its foundational contribution to the struggle for social justice." Professor Charlotte Williams, RMIT University, Melbourne

"This is a manual for those wanting to better understand and engage in the struggle to promote equality. Thompson explains and applies with clarity and rigour key concepts and perspectives, demonstrating, with the support of practice illustrations and quotes from practitioners, that there is nothing so practical as good theory." Professor John Pinkerton, Queen's University Belfast

Promoting equality and valuing diversity are high on the agenda, and reliable guidance is needed. Neil Thompson has long been providing this through his publications, especially Promoting Equality.

As usual, Thompson explains complex ideas clearly and accessibly without oversimplifying them. Practice examples throughout bring the ideas to life, and a helpful glossary makes sure you have a clear understanding of key terms and issues.

Whether a student, a new entrant to your profession or a seasoned hand, you will gain from this important text a firm basis for tackling discrimination and oppression.