Global Agenda for Social Work and Social Development: Voices of the social work educators from Asia

The ‘Whalebone’ in the (Social Work) ‘Corset’? Notes on Antonio Gramsci and Social Work Educators

The writings of the Italian philosopher and political activist Antonio Gramsci (1891– 1937) are neglected in social work, but his complex body of work might aid the profession’s understanding in the early twenty-first century. Social work education, specifically, may have much to gain from Gramsci’s theorisation. The focus of this article—perhaps, something of an introduction of Gramsci—will be...

The Development of Social Work in Edinburgh

Twenty-five years is but a brief span in the age-long history of human progress. And yet within such a period, one may be fortunate enough to witness the birth and gradual development of some great movement making for the common weal. Often its origin is obscure. It may spring simultaneously from widely different sources, as if they had been quickened by some common spiritual impulse. Or one na...

Social Work for Jill

This short book for adolescents is one of a series giving information in story form, about careers. It is a useful idea and the essential facts about social work are correctly conveyed. Most important of all, is the skilful way in which the author has woven into her story the kind of personality needed for this type of work. Apart from the inappropriate dust cover (showing a nurse in uniform) t...

Social Work in Disaster, a Case Report

Introduction: Natural disasters cause many problems for society. Children are one of the most vulnerable groups that could face severe mental illness and are often separated from their family members and primary caregivers in this situation. Therefore, professional interventions are necessary to reduce the consequence of such situations for children. The purpose of this article is to report a s...

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