Social Work in the Middle East

ISBN-13: 9780415811354 / Angielski / Twarda / 2013 / 176 str.

Hussein Soliman

Opis

A new era is developing in the Middle East, but whilst new political systems are emerging in the wake of the Arab Spring, political and religious turmoil continue to grip the region contributing to social problems such as poverty, unemployment, diminished healthcare and failing education. Providing an overview of the wide range of social issues addressed by social work practitioners, this book reveals the impact of the region s distinct historical and cultural factors, traditions, and customs and applications on social welfare and social work practice.

Examining social work education and practice across a number of countries including Egypt, Palestine, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Oman and Sudan this book examines and assesses the diverse nature of social work in these countries and the role of the profession in providing essential services to different client groups. This in turn illustrates how social work as a profession contributes to the welfare system in the Middle East, and the relationship and interaction between social work professionals and governments. Further, the contributors demonstrate the religious, historical, ideological, cultural and geographical factors that influence social work practice and delivery in the region, with particular attention paid to the role of Islam in guiding and shaping social welfare institutions and the practice of social services.

Bringing together the work of scholars from across the Middle East, this book will be welcomed by students, scholars and practitioners interested in the sociology, politics and culture of the Middle East, international social work and social welfare.

Spis treści

1. A General Overview of the Status of Social Work in the Middle East 2. Islam and Social Work 3. Social Work and Services to the Elderly Population: Egypt 4. The Role of the Political Conflict in Shaping Social Services: Palestine  5. An Outlook on Services to Children: Jordan 6. Social Work History and Features of Social Security System: Saudi Arabia 7. The Status Quo of Social Work Education and its Impact on the Family and Children Services: Lebanon 8. Social Work and Social Services in Oman 9. Social Work Practice with the Disabled Population: Sudan

O autorze

Hussein Hassan Soliman is Alber Humanitarian Umm AlQura Professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Southern Illinois Carbondale, USA.