Social Work: Theory and Practice

Social Work is a professional and academic discipline committed to the pursuit of social welfare, social change and social justice. The field works towards research and practice to improve the quality of life ad to the development of the potential of each individual, group and community of a society. Social workers perform interventions through research, policy, community organizing direct practice and teaching. This book will affirm the valuable contribution social workers can make to human wellbeing and demonstrate how the promise and potential of social work can be realized. This book is intended to be interesting for both the social workers, educators and for all those associated with social work. The volume adds significantly to enriching the new insights and understanding of the profession in contemporary times.