ISBN: 9781330404270 - social work (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the expansive history of social work, delving into its charitable origins and tracing its evolution into a multifaceted system that plays a fundamental role in contemporary society. The author explores how the Industrial Revolution transformed society, leading to a surge in poverty, disease, and crime. In response, social work emerged as a force to alleviate suffering and tackle these social problems rooted in economic inequality and exploitation. The book delves into the various components of social work, from caring for individuals to improving living and working conditions, arguing that social work is not solely about providing assistance but also about challenging injustice, enhancing opportunities, and creating a more equitable society. The author emphasizes how social work finds its purpose in the gap between social ideals and the realities of human suffering, ultimately demonstrating the crucial role it plays in promoting human well-being and progress. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…