ISBN: 9788183762694    Publisher: A B D Publishers Year of publishing: 2011     Format:  Hardcover Language: English

Social work is a profession and a social science committed to the pursuit of social justice, to quality of life, and to the development of the full potential of each individual, group and community in a society. Social workers draw on the social sciences to solve social problems. They may work in research, practice, or both. Practitioners will usually possess a degree or registered license in the discipline, dependent on national law. Social work research is often focused in areas such as individual and family therapy, social policy, public administration and development. The book endeavors to present all requirements of students, teachers, social workers, social work institutions to enable them to achieve success in social work and related activities. Table of Contents: Introduction Social Work as a Profession Social Work Philosophy Basic Values of Social Work History of Social Work in India Problem Solving Theory in Social Work The Social Worker and the Bureaucratic Structure Managing Social Workers Indian NGOs
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