Understanding International Social Work: A Critical Analysis

ISBN-13: 9780230219595 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 208 str.

Richard Hugman

Opis

A comprehensive comparative analysis of social work from a global frame of reference. Written clearly and coherently, this is as an excellent overview and recommended reading for all

Spis treści

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).

O autorze

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.