Reflecting on Social Work - Discipline and Profession (Contemporary Social Work Studies)

Social work has always been a contested activity and its status as an academic discipline remains uncertain. There is currently renewed interest in the theoretical and research dimensions of social work, at a time when significant changes in the broad social, political and economic context in which practice takes place require a re-evaluation of social work's role and a re-examination of its identity. This timely book brings together leading social work academics to examine the state of social work at the beginning of the 21st century. With their focus on the relationships between research, theory and practice, they reflect critically on the nature of social work as a discipline in higher education and the importance of this to the profession as a whole. The book represents an exploratory conversation among social work academics about the current state and future aspirations of the discipline and the profession. It aims to stimulate wider debate about the dominant constraints and opportunities for social work in the 21st century.

Politics & Social Sciences

Lyons, Karen

Philosophy

Routledge

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The Honors Thesis: A Handbook for Honors Directors, Deans, and Faculty Advisors (NCHC Monograph Series)

Education & Teaching

ANDERSON, MARK

Weiner, Norman

Higher & Continuing Education

National Collegiate Honors Council

Social Sciences

<p>This book argues the necessity for social professionals working locally to equip themselves with knowledge of global mechanisms and cross-cultural issues. Local level examples include the increase in victims of trafficking or the effects of HIV/AIDS on some immigrant groups. International examples include the risk to children moving across borders, the growth of international pedophile networks, and the proliferation of terrorism.</p>

International Perspectives on Social Work: Global Conditions and Local Practice

Red Globe Press

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