Kenneth McLaughlin Knihy

Exploring the intersection of individual distress and political dissent, the book offers a critical analysis of how 'vulnerability' and 'trauma' have been institutionalized in society. It examines the implications of these concepts on political measures and the justification of various 'caring' initiatives that emerge from them. Through this lens, the author delves into the psychological and social dimensions of these issues, highlighting their significance in contemporary discourse.

This original and stimulating book examines contemporary issues in social work, particularly exploring the politicisation of the profession from the 1970s onwards.

This engaging and thought-provoking book interrogates the workings of stigma within a historical, political and sociological framework. In so doing, it highlights the way in which particular individuals and groups are 'othered', and the implications such a process has for how they are viewed and treated within society.