International Social Development

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International Social Development
International Social Development
Author : Tuula Heinonen
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Publisher : Fernwood Publishing
Language : English
Release Date : 06 May 2024
ISBN : 1552665240
Pages : 246 pages
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International Social Development by Tuula Heinonen Book PDF Summary

International Social Development offers a range of the current theoretical concepts and perspectives that shape international social development today. Utilizing examples from actual social workers in regions such as Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America, this collection brings together scholars who are engaged internationally in social development work aimed at addressing poverty, gender inequality, sustainable livelihoods and food security. The first of its kind in Canada, this edited collection will assist students in building critical knowledge, learning methods to mitigate post-colonial attitudes and developing practical skills essential to doing social work in an increasingly interconnected and globalized world.

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