A New History of Social Work av John H. (University of Staffordshire UK) Pierson

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<P>This book provides an overview of the main developments in social work over its 200-year history. From its beginnings in the early 19<SUP>th</SUP> century through to the present day, it recounts the efforts to create a fairer, socially just society through its work with individuals and families. </P><P>Throughout, by focusing on individual cases as well as major ideas behind practice, this book invites the reader to step into the practitioner¿s world as it unfolded. Providing a fresh, critical history of social work in Britain, the book covers the practical assistance for families and individuals in poverty in the 19<SUP>th</SUP> century; women¿s social work with destitute mothers and children; social work¿s response to war time needs; the development of specific domains of social work such as hospital social work, psychiatric social workers, moral welfare and children in care; tackling racism; and social work in a market society. The reader encounters the society that social w