Social Work Introduction (Second Edition)

Author: Zhang Tianle, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 1997-11-01
Features: Social work originated in developed Western countries and gradually expanded to developing countries, where it has now become an internationally recognized profession and specialty in China. This book comprehensively introduces the knowledge system of social work. The principles section describes the historical evolution of social work, analyzes its practical premises, knowledge base, value premises, and professional ethics. The methods section introduces a series of classic social work methods, including individual work, group work, and community work. Finally, the book presents social work practice from macro and meso levels. This book serves as a fundamental textbook for university social work programs and is also an excellent reference for cadres engaged in social work management and practice, as well as for those interested in social work, social welfare, and social charity.