Community work

Author: Xia Jianzhong, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: Community work is one of the three major methods of social work and is a necessary professional basic knowledge for professionals engaged in community practice. In recent years, with the development of community construction in China, community work has received increasing attention. This book discusses the concept and functions of community, elaborates on the meaning, goals, and characteristics of community work, as well as the models of community work. It introduces the history of foreign community work theory and practice and the development of community social work in China, and explains the value system and basic principles of community work. More chapters are dedicated to providing a detailed introduction to community development, social planning, social action, social care, community services, community education, community correction, community organization, as well as the process and methods of community work.