Understanding international social work : a critical analysis
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Understanding international social work : a critical analysis
Palgrave Macmillan, 2010
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 168-187) and index
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Description
Adopting a global frame of reference, this text provides a clear and comprehensive comparative analysis of international social work, using case studies to illustrate practice issues in different geographical locations. This book is essential reading for all students of social work taking modules on international practice.
Table of Contents
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).
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