Understanding International Social Work - A Critical Analysis

Adopting a global frame of reference,this textprovides a clear and comprehensive comparative analysis of international social work, using case studies to illustratepractice issuesin different geographical locations. This book is essential reading for all students of social work taking modules on international practice.>

Sommario

Introduction: The Global Growth of Social Work
Different Visions of 'International' in Social Work
Social Work with International Issues
Social Work and the UN Millennium Development Goals
Different Forms of Social Work: a Pluralist and Inclusive View
The Organizational Contexts of International Social Work
International Perspectives on Social Work Education and Training
The Possibility of an International Social Work Ethics
Professional Imperialism: a Concept Revisited
International Social Work: Issues for the Future
Glossary (with notes).

Info autore

Richard Hugman is Professor of Social Work at the University of New South Wales, Australia.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Richard Hugman
• Editore: Macmillan
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 04.03.2010
• EAN: 9780230219595
• ISBN: 978-0-230-21959-5
• Pagine: 208
• Categorie: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Scienze politiche > Scienze politiche e cittadinanza attiva; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Pedagogia > Pedagogia sociale, assistenza sociale; B, Social Sciences, Social Work, education;ethics;Nation;organization;social work