Expansion of Social Work in Britain (Library of Social Work)

Seed, Philip

ISBN 10: 0710075367 / ISBN 13: 9780710075369

Published by Routledge & Kegan Paul Books, 1973

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Expansion of Social Work in Britain (Library of Social Work)
• Publisher: Routledge & Kegan Paul Books
• Publication Date: 1973
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0710075367
• ISBN 13: 9780710075369
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

First published in 1973, The Expansion of Social Work in Britain presents an overview of the history of social work to develop an understanding of what modern social work ‘is’ and of what the rapid expansion of social work ‘means’ as a social phenomenon. Divided into three parts, Part I examines the traditions and the forms of social action in the nineteenth century from which social work originated. Part II presents the period following the Second World War and concentrate particularly on the development of family casework in relation to what was sometimes called ‘the problem of the problem family.’ Part III examines the context of the expansion of social work in Britain into the field of community work. This book is an essential read for students of social work and social work professionals.