Understanding International Social Work by Richard Hugman

Understanding International Social Work by Richard Hugman

Adopting a global frame of reference, this text provides a clear and comprehensive comparative analysis of international social work, using case studies to illustrate practice issues in different geographical locations. This book is essential reading for all students of social work taking modules on international practice.

'It is comprehensive in its coverage..fluent and written in a style which makes the material accessible to a wide readership including inexperienced undergraduate students.' - Dr Clive Sellick, Reader in Social Work, School of Social Work and Psychology, University of East Anglia, UK 'It is a delightful book to read and one that is both timely and immensely readable. One of its strengths is its very practical base which is demonstrated in the utilization of excellent, grounded case studies.' - Professor Maria Harries, Senior Hon Research Fellow, School of Social& Cultural Studies, The University of Western Australia 'The book is a well argued and stimulating discussion of numerous aspects of interntational social work and will be of interest to academics and students in the field.' Oxford Journals

RICHARD HUGMAN is Professor of Social Work at the University of New South Wales, Australia. He has previously held positions at other universities and in social work practice in Australia and the UK, and as a consultant with international organizations. He is currently the ethics commissioner for the International Federation of Social Workers.

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ISBN 13	9780230219595
ISBN 10	0230219594
Title	Understanding International Social Work
Author	Richard Hugman
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published	2010-03-04
Number of pages	208
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