International Social Work
Published on 15. February 2001
Book
Hardback
320 pages
978-0-19-512445-3 (ISBN)
Description
This text addresses social work history, practice, policy and education from an international perspective. It provides a sound foundation for future academic or career exploration of international social work for the student or practitioner with a special interest in the field. This book provides a thorough overview of the international dimensions of the increasingly global profession of social work.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
illustrations, glossary
ISBN-13
978-0-19-512445-3 (9780195124453)
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Lynne Healy
International Social Work
Book
03/2008
2nd Edition
Oxford University Press Inc
€49.59
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Content
International social work - what is it and why is it important?; the history of the development of social work; international professional action - a selective history; social work around the world today - current practice; global interdependence; international social welfare organizations and their functions; values and ethics for international professional action; international relief and development practice; international/domestic practice interface; understanding and influencing global policy; education for international professional action - current realities, future challenges; conclusion - social work as a force for humane global change and development.