Politics & Society· Japan
Task-centred social work
by Mark DoelAggregate Editorial Score30/100
Publishers Weekly
Published 1992English
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Published in 1992, Task-centred social work established Mark Doel as one of the defining voices in politics & society. Published in 1992, Task-centred social work by Mark Doel is a penetrating analysis of politics and society that remains essential reading.
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About the Category
🏛️ Politics & Society
Analysis of political systems, power, and social structures.
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🇯🇵 Japan
This book is part of Japan's rich literary tradition.
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First published in 1992, Mark Doel's Task-centred social work is a work of politics & society that has drawn sustained interest from critics and prize committees alike. Its engagement with the human condition gives the book a depth that extends well beyond its genre.
With an editorial score of 30/100 drawn from 1 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys.
What distinguishes Task-centred social work is how it handles its central concerns — the human condition — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it.
Task-centred social work reflects Mark Doel's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with Japan's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.
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Publishers Weekly
notable · national
199230
Mark Doel is a Japan author whose work in politics & society has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.
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