Description:
Social work has always been concerned with the development of society as the basis for achieving the well-being of individuals, families and communities. Interest in this important aspect of social work is now seeing a resurgence and this innovative book provides an introduction to the area.
Review Quotes:
'In its 10 accessible and comprehensively argued chapters the book ranges across theories, practice in a range of contexts, skills, and ethics of social development practice. In this way it provides the reader with a thorough grounding on social development and its relevance to social work.'- Margot Rawsthorne, University of Sydney, Australian Social Work