ABSTRACT
A great deal has been written from a radical perspective (sometimes called a ‘critical’ or ‘structural’ approach), since first publication of Bailey and Brake’s seminal work in 1975; we have contributed to some of this writing ourselves at different times. We have chosen to introduce this classic text with a book review from children and families’ social worker and author Dr Steve Rogowski. What follows is an informative, compassionate and ultimately honest account of the impact this book has had on the author and on social work practice in the years since its publication.
