The volume brings together a series of theoretical analysis and field studies in applied ethics. The philosophical perspectives concerned are the social-constructionist and the appreciative one (derived from appreciative inquiry). Are addressed themes of ethics, as autonomy and its social construction, contractualist ethics, and feminist ethics of care. The volume also examines some contemporary challenges that rise in front of ethics: transumanism and artificial improvement of species, protection of dignity of the human species, etc. Are also addressed both ethical counseling and supervision...

Presents the latest research on the role of moral values within social work and the ethical dilemmas that arise in the profession. This publication offers extensive coverage of a variety of applicable perspectives and themes, such as the governing principles of social work practice, ethical analysis of social work cases, and individual and social responsibility in social services.