Preface and Acknowledgements. Foreword by Stephen Webb, University of Newcastle, Australia. 1. Social Work. 2. Surviving: Needs and Social Conditions. 3. Development and Change. 4. Help and Support. 5. Position and Functions of Social Work in Society. 6. Perspectives. References. Index
Social work students and professionals are expected to have an understanding of social work as it functions around the world, and of the core values essential to the profession. This book is an introduction to the universal social work values, ethics and knowledge base that are shared around the world. The author discusses international social work standards, social work theory and practice basics, education, the position and functions of social work in society, and the future development of social work. This introductory guide to the heart of social work values and practice will be of great interest to all social work professionals and students.