Introducing International Social Work
Contributors: Lyons, Karen; Simpson, Graeme; Huegler, Nathalie
Publisher: Learning Matters Ltd.
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Exeter
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource]
Number of pages: 161
ISBN-13: 9780857253613
Subjects: Social Science; Social service; SOCIAL SCIENCE; Social work with immigrants; Social Work
Description: This book illustrates how social work is an increasingly international activity, and explores the international issues faced by UK social workers in day-to-day practice.
Notes: Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; Editors and contributors; Introduction; 1 Understanding international social work; 2 Global is local is global; 3 Developing an international social work perspective; 4 International aspects of social work with children, young people and families; 5 International perspectives on social work with people with mental health issues; 6 International aspects of social work with elders; 7 International aspects of social work with people with disabilities; 8 Social work as an international profession: Origins, organisations and networks.

Description based on print version record.
Table of contents: title: Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; Editors and contributors; Introduction; 1 Understanding international social work; 2 Global is local is global; 3 Developing an international social work perspective; 4 International aspects of social work with children, young people and families; 5 International perspectives on social work with people with mental health issues; 6 International aspects of social work with elders; 7 International aspects of social work with people with disabilities; 8 Social work as an international profession: Origins, organisations and networks.