Social Work and Social Innovation

- Academics and researchers in the social sciences (particularly Social Work and Social Policy)- Postgraduate students (specifically, students enrolled in social work courses at a Masters¿ level)The editors hope that the book will be used as core reading material in such courses and facilitate the cross-border exchange of knowledge and learning on a European scale. - Practitioners The book will also appeal to practitioners who have a professional interest in the subjects dealt with in the book, e.g., social innovation in public services or at the community level. Employees in professional positions who want to work in a more knowledge-based way, and those who want to drive change in their own departments and sectors, will also find the book a source of inspiration and reference. - Policy makers (specifically, those who work on social innovation that affects vulnerable groups, within both social work and other sectors).