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Abd Publishers Introduction to Social Work (HB) by Singh Krishan Kant & Ram Shankar Singh
Social work is a profession and a social science committed to the pursuit of social justice, to quality of life, and to the development of the full potential of each individual, group and community in a society. Social workers draw on the social sciences to solve social problems. They may work in research, practice, or both. Practitioners will usually possess a degree or registered license in the discipline, dependent on national law. Social work research is often focused in areas such as individual and family therapy, social policy, public administration and development. The book endeavors to present all requirements of students, teachers, social workers, social work institutions to enable them to achieve success in social work and related activities.Table of Contents:IntroductionSocial Work as a ProfessionSocial Work PhilosophyBasic Values of Social WorkHistory of Social Work in IndiaProblem Solving Theory in Social WorkThe Social Worker and the Bureaucratic StructureManaging Social WorkersIndian NGOs