Introduction to Social Work

Author: Wan Rende
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: "Introduction to Social Work" is a foundational course for social work majors. Its purpose is to help students understand the basic theories, fundamental knowledge, and essential methods of social work, establish the values of social work, and lay a solid foundation for further study in other specialized courses within the field of social work. The book is divided into ten chapters and primarily covers the following aspects: First, it systematically introduces the connotation, nature, areas of implementation, and functions of social work, and explains its historical development. Second, it elaborates on the philosophical foundation and value system of social work, analyzes and introduces the basic theories of social work and their connections with other disciplines, and explores the relationship between human behavior and the social environment. Third, it organizes and introduces the professional methods of social work at both micro and macro levels, including classic social work methods such as casework, group work, community work, and social administration. Fourth, it analyzes and interprets social work practice and its development from the perspective of China's actual conditions. This book is suitable for teaching use in university social work and sociology programs and can also serve as a reference and guide for practical work in the field of social welfare and related departments.