Joe Whelan
@joewhelan82.bsky.social
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Assistant Professor. School of Social Work & Social Policy, Trinity College Dublin. Educator, Researcher, Social Scientist, Author. Poverty, Welfare, Sustainable Social Policy. Posting mostly about research and publications.
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Publication day!

I am delighted to announce the publication of my latest book 'Critical Theory for Social Work'. The books aims to introduce readers to Critical Theory in an accessible and interesting way and can be ordered at the link below:

policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/critical-the...
Critical Theory for Social Work
Critical Theory for Social Work - A Simple Introduction; This accessibly written textbook encourages critical thinking and critical approaches to social work, providing an entry point for anyone inter...
policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk
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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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On the limits of cartography: A photo essay on poverty and social exclusion | Intellect
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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joewhelan82.bsky.social
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.

go.shr.lc/3HKWRD1
On the limits of cartography: A photo essay on poverty and social exclusion | Intellect
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...
go.shr.lc
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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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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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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:

share.google/oQJVNHFIXdpU...
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https://share.google/uIOqVpsFz1Lx96…
joewhelan82.bsky.social
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...

@socialpolicyuk.bsky.social
share.google
https://share.google/uw4qVQOJ3Oubrt…
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researchireland.ie
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
Dolphin House Flat Complex, Dublin 8
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Great to see this funding publicly announced. Delighted to be working with the Dolphin House Community Development Association on this important project.
researchireland.ie
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
Dolphin House Flat Complex, Dublin 8
joewhelan82.bsky.social
Great to see this funding publicly announced. Delighted to be working with the Dolphin House Community Development Association on this important project.
researchireland.ie
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
Dolphin House Flat Complex, Dublin 8
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joewhelan82.bsky.social
Publication day!

I am delighted to announce the publication of my latest book 'Critical Theory for Social Work'. The books aims to introduce readers to Critical Theory in an accessible and interesting way and can be ordered at the link below:

policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/critical-the...
Critical Theory for Social Work
Critical Theory for Social Work - A Simple Introduction; This accessibly written textbook encourages critical thinking and critical approaches to social work, providing an entry point for anyone inter...
policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk
Reposted by Joe Whelan
joewhelan82.bsky.social
I think that went well! Thanks to all those who came. Special thanks to Professor Stephanie Holt and Vivian Geiran for launching the book.
joewhelan82.bsky.social
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.

www.eventbrite.ie/e/book-launc...
joewhelan82.bsky.social
I think that went well! Thanks to all those who came. Special thanks to Professor Stephanie Holt and Vivian Geiran for launching the book.
joewhelan82.bsky.social
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.

www.eventbrite.ie/e/book-launc...
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joewhelan82.bsky.social
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.

www.eventbrite.ie/e/book-launc...
joewhelan82.bsky.social
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.

www.eventbrite.ie/e/book-launc...
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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:
joewhelan82.bsky.social
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...
https://eventbrite.ie/e/book-launch-…
joewhelan82.bsky.social
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:
joewhelan82.bsky.social
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...
https://eventbrite.ie/e/book-launch-…
joewhelan82.bsky.social
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...
https://eventbrite.ie/e/book-launch-…
joewhelan82.bsky.social
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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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.

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

policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/critical-the...
Critical theory for social work online resources
policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk
joewhelan82.bsky.social
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.

policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/critical-the...
policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk
joewhelan82.bsky.social
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:

policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/critical-the...
Critical theory for social work online resources
policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk
joewhelan82.bsky.social
Publication day!

I am delighted to announce the publication of my latest book 'Critical Theory for Social Work'. The books aims to introduce readers to Critical Theory in an accessible and interesting way and can be ordered at the link below:

policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/critical-the...
Critical Theory for Social Work
Critical Theory for Social Work - A Simple Introduction; This accessibly written textbook encourages critical thinking and critical approaches to social work, providing an entry point for anyone inter...
policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk