Adopting a global frame of reference, this text provides a clear and comprehensive comparative analysis of international social work, using case studies to illustrate practice issues in different geographical locations. This book is essential reading for all students of social work taking modules on international practice.
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).
