Social Work : An Introduction

Contents: Preface. 1. Concept of Social Work. 2. Primary Concepts of Social Work. 3. Types of Social Work. 4. Social Work Theory. 5. Community Care. 6. Ngo Management. 7. Welfare. 8. Organization. 9. Human Rights. 10. Eminent Professional Associations for Social Work. 11. Rights and Social Work for Women. Index.

This book provides social work students with a basic knowledge of the theory and practice for social workers. It also facilitates class teaching by providing a general picture of the current state of the art of social work students. It is also intended to be a useful book for frontline practitioners in the social work field.

This book presents a rational, affective and interactive process focusing on the whole personality of the social worker. The focus is generic and covers the values, knowledge, skills and emotions of the staff. (Jacket)