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Joe Whelan @joewhelan82.bsky.social · Aug 22

The 3rd in a brace of articles & based on research conducted in partnership with @atdireland.bsky.social great to see this photo essay published in the latest edition of the Journal of Class and Culture.

On the limits of cartography: A photo essay on poverty & social exclusion.

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This photo essay shares the thoughts and observations of a group of volunteers and community activists with All Together in Dignity (ATD) Ireland, who took part in walking interviews. The walks, which...

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Joe Whelan @joewhelan82.bsky.social · Jul 26

The second in a brace of articles.

Reinforcing unsustainable welfare in Europe? Growth-centrism, Eurocentrism and anthropocentrism in the 2024 EU Europarty election manifestos

Great to work with Viktor Lovén who led on this:

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Joe Whelan @joewhelan82.bsky.social · Jul 24

Breaking out of holiday mode for a moment to post this publication.

First thing to go? Key findings from a foundational study of hygiene poverty in Ireland | Journal of Social Policy | Cambridge Core www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

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Joe Whelan @joewhelan82.bsky.social · May 8

Great to see this funding publicly announced. Delighted to be working with the Dolphin House Community Development Association on this important project.

Research Ireland @researchireland.ie · May 8

Research Ireland has announced funding for 59 projects under its New Foundations programme.

These awards will support researchers in developing collaborative projects with community organisations and government departments.

Read here:

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Research Ireland @researchireland.ie · May 8

Research Ireland has announced funding for 59 projects under its New Foundations programme.

These awards will support researchers in developing collaborative projects with community organisations and government departments.

Read here:

www.researchireland.ie/news/new-fou...

#ResearchIreland

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Joe Whelan @joewhelan82.bsky.social · Feb 21

I think that went well! Thanks to all those who came. Special thanks to Professor Stephanie Holt and Vivian Geiran for launching the book.

Joe Whelan @joewhelan82.bsky.social · Feb 17

A final reminder that a book launch event for 'Critical theory for Social Work' is happening this week. This in-person event will take place in the space outside the TRiSS Seminar Room in the Arts building at Trinity College Dublin on Thursday from 5-7.

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Joe Whelan @joewhelan82.bsky.social · Feb 17

A final reminder that a book launch event for 'Critical theory for Social Work' is happening this week. This in-person event will take place in the space outside the TRiSS Seminar Room in the Arts building at Trinity College Dublin on Thursday from 5-7.

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Joe Whelan @joewhelan82.bsky.social · Jan 21

Book Launch Update!

Delighted to announce that my latest book, 'Critical Theory for Social Work' will be officially launched by Professor of Social Work at Trinity College Dublin, Dr Stephanie Holt & Adjunct Professor & CEO of the Irish Association of Social Workers, Vivian Geiran.

Details below:

Joe Whelan @joewhelan82.bsky.social · Jan 15

I am delighted to announce a book launch for 'Critical Theory for Social Work'. This event will take place at Trinity College Dublin. Limited discounted books will be available. Light refreshments will be served.

Details at the link below:

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Joe Whelan @joewhelan82.bsky.social · Jan 15

I am delighted to announce a book launch for 'Critical Theory for Social Work'. This event will take place at Trinity College Dublin. Limited discounted books will be available. Light refreshments will be served.

Details at the link below:

www.eventbrite.ie/e/book-launc...

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Joe Whelan @joewhelan82.bsky.social · Jan 11

If any potential readers are interested in any of theorists covered in the book, it's possible to access chapters individually online. See link below:

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Joe Whelan @joewhelan82.bsky.social · Jan 7

The book and accompanying materials are designed to be accessible and to be used across jurisdictions, so please feel free to share widely and get in touch if you have any questions.

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Critical Theory for Social Work - YouTube

Joe Whelan, author of 'Critical Theory for Social Work: A Simple Introduction', talks about his book and what you can expect from each of the chapters. Find ...

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Joe Whelan @joewhelan82.bsky.social · Jan 7

The materials available on the companion website are designed for instructors to make the text easy to adopt as a core text for teaching social work students about critical social theory.

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Joe Whelan @joewhelan82.bsky.social · Jan 7

The companion website for the book is also live & includes a full lesson plan, a full & adaptable slide deck and a set of short explanatory video clips. See link below and please share widely:

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Critical theory for social work online resources

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Joe Whelan @joewhelan82.bsky.social · Dec 21

Author copies have arrived!

For those interested, I am planning to have a book launch event in Trinity on the evening of February 20th. More detail and an Eventbrite will follow. Book can be pre-ordered at the link below:

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Joe Whelan @joewhelan82.bsky.social · Dec 20

Author copies have arrived!

For those interested, I am planning to have a book launch event in Trinity on the evening of February 20th. More detail and an Eventbrite will follow. Book can be ordered at the link below:

policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/critical-the...

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Joe Whelan @joewhelan82.bsky.social · Dec 8

3. The book and accompanying materials are designed to be accessible and to be used across jurisdictions, so please feel free to share widely.

I plan to have an official book launch in February so do follow and connect for updates.

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Joe Whelan @joewhelan82.bsky.social · Dec 8

2. The book publishes on Jan 7th and can be preordered now. The materials available on the companion website are designed for instructors to make the text easy to adopt as a core text for teaching social work students about critical social theory.

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Joe Whelan @joewhelan82.bsky.social · Dec 8

1. The companion website for my forthcoming book 'Critical Theory for Social Work' has now gone live & includes a full lesson plan, a full & adaptable slide deck and a set of short explanatory video clips.

See link below and please share widely:

policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/critical-the...

Critical theory for social work online resources

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Joe Whelan @joewhelan82.bsky.social · May 3

For those who might be interested, my next book 'Critical Theory for Social Work' is available for preorder at the link below.

It will be published in January 2025 and will be available in paperback and as an eBook.

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Critical Theory for Social Work

Critical Theory for Social Work - A Simple Introduction; This accessible introductory textbook unpacks how students and practitioners can use theory to think about social work practice. Introducing th...

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Joe Whelan @joewhelan82.bsky.social · Nov 15

For those who might be interested, my book, 'Hidden Voices: Lived Experiences in the Irish Welfare Space', has been newly launched as a paperback. For more, click through the link below:

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Hidden Voices

Hidden Voices - Lived Experiences in the Irish Welfare Space; Welfare states are a major feature of many societies. This book draws on qualitative interviews with people receiving various working age ...

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Joe Whelan @joewhelan82.bsky.social · Nov 9

For those who might be interested, please see invitation to a report launch below. The report being launched was authored by myself and Jo Greene based on research we conducted on behalf of Hygiene Hub.

Joe Whelan @joewhelan82.bsky.social · Nov 6

Walking, thinking and talking. An exploration of the lived experiences and hidden geographies of poverty. See our newly launched project website, which includes our 10-minute animated short, below:

The animated short in particular makes a powerful teaching tool:

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#PovertyTalks

Welcome to the Homepage for the #PovertyTalks project, a participatory research project conducted by researchers from Trinity College Dublin in partnership with ATD Ireland which sought to document li...

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