Understanding International Social Work
A Critical Analysis
1st Edition
Published on 4. March 2010
208 pages
978-1-350-31352-1 (ISBN)
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.
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Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
ISBN-13
978-1-350-31352-1 (9781350313521)
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03/2010
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Person
RICHARD HUGMAN is Professor of Social Work at the University of New South Wales, Australia. He has previously held positions at other universities and in social work practice in Australia and the UK, and as a consultant with international organizations. He is currently the ethics commissioner for the International Federation of Social Workers.
Content
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).
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).
