Social Theory Social Change and Social Work

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Social Theory Social Change and Social Work

Author	: Nigel Parton
File Size	: 49,6 Mb
Publisher	: Routledge
Language	: English
Release Date	: 11 September 2002
ISBN	: 9781134799220
Pages	: 250 pages

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Social Theory Social Change and Social Work by Nigel Parton Book PDF Summary

Social Theory, Social Change and Social Work has two inter-related themes. First to account for and analyse current changes in social work and secondly, to assess how far recent developments in social theory can contribute to their interpretation. Representing the work of a range of academics all involved in research and teaching in relation to social work, it considers issues of central significance to everyone interested in the theory, policy, and practice of social work.

Social Theory Social Change and Social Work by Nigel Parton

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