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Showcases new sociological approaches to social problems. Considers the problems as globally interconnected and mediated by new geopolitical and market logics. This book will serve as a major reference work for most all educational... more
Showcases new sociological approaches to social problems.
Considers the problems as globally interconnected and mediated by new geopolitical and market logics.
This book will serve as a major reference work for most all educational programs in social science across the world
This handbook provides an authoritative account of social work field education in the Global South. It presents an overview of various aspects of theory and practice modules in the social work curriculum and advances in research in social... more
This handbook provides an authoritative account of social work field education in the Global South. It presents an overview of various aspects of theory and practice modules in the social work curriculum and advances in research in social work field education in the developing world through in-depth analyses and global case studies.

Key Features:

·        Discusses critical issues and new directions in theory and practice of social work field education, challenges in field work education, decolonising field work training, developing competent social work graduates, aligning fieldwork with cultural practices in indigenous communities, the idea of clinical social work, and comparative analysis of social work field supervision.

·        Integrates theory and practice of social work field education for students and teachers from diverse geographical and cultural contexts across the Global South, including countries from South Asia and Asia, Africa, and Latin America, covering India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Botswana, Chile, and Barbados.

·        Brings together international comparative perspectives on field work education in social work from leading experts, social work educators and social work professionals.

This handbook will be an essential resource for scholars and researchers of social work, development studies, social anthropology, sociology, education, South Asian studies, and Global South studies. It will also be useful to educators and practitioners of social work in global institutions of higher studies as also civil society organisations.
This Handbook provides an authoritative account of international fieldwork education in social work. It presents an overview of advances in research in social work field education through in-depth analyses and global case studies. Key... more
This Handbook provides an authoritative account of international fieldwork education in social work. It presents an overview of advances in research in social work field education through in-depth analyses and global case studies.

Key features:

* Discusses critical issues in teaching social work and curriculum development; health care social work; stimulated learning; field education policies; needs, challenges, and solutions in fieldwork education; reflexivity training; creativity and partnership; resilience enhancement; integrated and holistic education for social workers; student experience; practice education; and ethical responsibility of social work field instructors.

* Covers social work field education across geographical regions (Asia and the Pacific; North and South America; Australia and Oceania; Europe) and major themes and trends from several countries (U.S.A.; Canada; Australia; China; Hong Kong; Sweden; Aotearoa New Zealand; England; Ukraine; Spain; Estonia; Italy; Ireland; Slovenia; Poland; Romania; Greece; Norway; Turkey; and the Czech Republic).

* Brings together international comparative perspectives on fieldwork education in social work from leading experts and social work educators.

This Handbook will be an essential resource for scholars and researchers of social work, development studies, social anthropology, sociology, and education. It will also be useful to educators and practitioners of social work in global institutions of higher studies as well as civil society organisations.
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This book examines the social welfare policies and programmes devised to address different societal issues and concerns across the South Asian countries. It focuses on the design and delivery of the social welfare policies related to... more
This book examines the social welfare policies and programmes devised to address different societal issues and concerns across the South Asian countries. It focuses on the design and delivery of the social welfare policies related to women, children, the elderly, and groups below poverty, covering themes such as empowerment of vulnerable population; globalization and inclusive development; intervention in Northeast India; employment of elderly teachers in Sri Lanka; regulations in prisons; ageing South Asia and elderly care; social exclusion and urban poor; girl child education in India; child protection in Bangladesh; and women panchayat leaders. 20% Discount Available-enter the code SOC19 at checkout* Hb: 978-1-138-36742-5 | $112.00 / £92.00 * Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount and only applies to books purchased directly via our website.
Hardcover Printed book Hardcover Locates the role and contribution of Third sector in social welfare and sustainable development Helps readers to gain critical and comparative perspectives on social welfare and role of civil society... more
Hardcover Printed book Hardcover Locates the role and contribution of Third sector in social welfare and sustainable development Helps readers to gain critical and comparative perspectives on social welfare and role of civil society organizations in different political, economic, social and cultural contexts and regimes across South Asian countries The book aims to explore South Asian third sector-the nonprofit organizations as provider of social services. The book defines social welfare and describe its relationship to social service programmes and individual well-being; understands the social policy development from the problem identification to policy implementation; describes the range of organization of social service agencies that are responsible for providing social welfare programmes; explores the various roles that professional and non-professional helpers provide in the delivery of social welfare and their influence in promoting change in policy development; and understands the umbrella concept of Child welfare, welfare of people with disability and elderly welfare in welfare policy.
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Social work education was reintroduced into China in 1988 by the Communist Party of China. Since then, many research studies have been initiated both in Chinese and English aimed at understanding the development of social work education... more
Social work education was reintroduced into China in 1988 by the Communist Party of China. Since then, many research studies have been initiated both in Chinese and English aimed at understanding the development of social work education and practice in Mainland China. However, a growing body of literature has not focused much on the students’ perspective and the challenges they face in social work education in contemporary China. In order to contribute to addressing this gap, the present study reports on qualitative interviews with a group of social work postgraduate (n = 33) students from five schools of social work covering Shandong, Shanghai and Beijing provinces in the country. The study finds that there are four major challenges for social work education in China: (i) the use of Western concepts in the Chinese context; (ii) a journey from the unknown to the known; (iii) first-generation learners; and (iv) the lack of professional identity.
This article discusses social work educators’ perception of the challenges for social work education in India. Literature on social work education, including the curriculum, practice and pedagogy, provided the framework for the study. The... more
This article discusses social work educators’ perception of the challenges for social work education in India. Literature on social work
education, including the curriculum, practice and pedagogy, provided the framework for the study. The study reported on the
results of qualitative interviews conducted with 33 social work
educators across five schools of social work located in three metropolitan cities in India ‒ New Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata. The study
finds that there are four major challenges for social work education
in India: (i) the problem of definition; (ii) the lack of a regulatory
framework; (iii) diversity among the schools; (iv) the lack of professional identity.
Despite decades of practice and development, social work education in India is still Western-centric. Social work in India is still not well recognised: it does not have an accrediting body or professional recognition within the country.... more
Despite decades of practice and development, social work education in India is still Western-centric. Social work in India is still not well recognised: it does not have an accrediting body or professional recognition within the country. This study gives voice to a sample of social work students regarding some of the challenges they face, including the curriculum, pedagogy, recognition of the profession and the practicum. The study is based on interviews with students from five universities in India and includes concrete recommendations for improving the professional training of social work students.
This study is the result of 66 qualitative interviews conducted with the social work educators and students at the postgraduate departments in India and China. The first author of the article studies at Shandong University in China for... more
This study is the result of 66 qualitative interviews conducted with the social work educators and students at the postgraduate departments in India and China. The first author of the article studies at Shandong University in China for six month and the data required for the study were collected during the visit. The aim of the present article is to understand the growth and development of social work education in a parliamentary democracy and a non-electoral Communist regime, i.e. India and China. The study explores (i) the historical background of
This study attempts to cross-compare social work education, curriculum, research, fieldwork, and professional social work practices across India and Australia. It reviews the development of social work education along with its best... more
This study attempts to cross-compare social work education, curriculum, research, fieldwork, and professional social work practices across India and Australia. It reviews the development of social work education along with its best practices in both these countries. In doing so, it aims to understand the policies related to social work and social welfare in both the countries. In India, the social work training began in the year 1936 whereas in Australia, it started in 1940 with its launch in the University of Sydney. In Australia, the professional association called Australian Association for Social Work (AASW) accredits course work authority while in India it is the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the National Accreditation and Assessment Council (NAAC). Social work education in Australian universities is generic and its aim is to produce graduates with a broad range of skills in a considerable range of practice settings. India offers both generic and specialised course works. Interestingly, to date, social work in none of the countries has a registration in compliance with any state or federal agency. However, self-regulation alongside continued professional development, and peer supervisions are encouraged and followed. In Australia, the practice standards are maintained by the Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards (ASWEAS) who also regulate and guide curriculum development for social work programs in Australia. Fieldwork placement of social and community work students are dependent on the voluntary good will of the managers of social service agencies to support and resource.
Keywords: Social Work Education, Best practices, Social work Policy, Globalization
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This paper discusses some innovative social work response to poverty in India at the community level promoted by volunteers and professional social workers alike. Three case studies in relation to poverty in India are reviewed and suggest... more
This paper discusses some innovative social work response to poverty in India at the community level promoted by volunteers and professional social workers alike. Three case studies in relation to poverty in India are reviewed and suggest that there is a great need for inclusion of specific content in social work training around poverty and working with poverty groups. Suggestions such as legal and regulatory framework for social work training and practice are also forwarded.
Keywords Poverty, Global Poverty, Social Work, Social Work Education, Innovation
The aim of the study is to understand the field work experience of Master of Social Work students in the Royal Kingdom of Bhutan. The study explores students’ (i) perceptions of international placement and international social work... more
The aim of the study is to understand the field work experience of Master of Social Work students in the Royal Kingdom of Bhutan. The study explores students’ (i) perceptions of international placement and international social work practice (ii) challenges faced in their fieldwork (iii) lessons learnt and (iv) students’ interest to take up international social work practice. The current exploratory study was conducted with students who were placed in different organizations in Bhutan for their internship during summer. The responses were collected through in-depth interviews.
Keywords: international social work placement, Social work education, and Internship.
The aim of the paper is to understand the perceptions and beliefs of Master of Social Work students towards the concepts social justice and peace. The paper explores: (i) various perspectives on how peace and social justice are perceived;... more
The aim of the paper is to understand the perceptions and beliefs of Master of
Social Work students towards the concepts social justice and peace. The paper
explores: (i) various perspectives on how peace and social justice are perceived; (ii)
implications for teaching peace and social justice in future social work studies; and
(ii) the place of these in the content and methods of peace education, and practice
approaches to social justice. The current exploratory study was conducted in four
schools of social work in India. In two schools a semi-structured questionnaire was
administered to the Master of Social Work students, while in the other two schools
of social work responses were collected through focus groups discussions.
Key words: Social justice, Peace studies, Social work education, Social work curriculum
This paper discusses some innovative social work response to poverty in India at the community level promoted by volunteers and professional social workers alike. Three case studies in relation to poverty in India are reviewed and suggest... more
This paper discusses some innovative social work response to poverty in India at the community level promoted by volunteers and professional social workers alike. Three case studies in relation to poverty in India are reviewed and suggest that there is a great need for inclusion of specific content in social work training around poverty and working with poverty groups. Suggestions such as legal and regulatory framework for social work training and practice are also forwarded.
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Inequality - Mapping Global Inequality - Major Reference Work Book
Series being published by Springer Nature, United States. The Series
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We are looking forward to contributions that can examine the following questions in general and income and wealth inequality in particular: What do we 1. know about income and wealth inequality (i.e., what is the definition and extent of... more
We are looking forward to contributions that can examine the
following questions in general and income and wealth inequality in particular:
What do we 1. know about income and wealth inequality (i.e., what is the
definition and extent of income and wealth inequality)?
2. Why does income and wealth inequality exist in a country and what are the
consequences (i.e., root causes from micro, meso and to macro levels)?
3. Is inequality a necessary evil?
4. What do you notice in your country with regard to income and wealth
inequality?
5. Why is rising income and wealth inequality a concern?
6. What impact does this have on you and your community?
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published by Springer Nature, United States.
The Series will include several volumes, but we will publish an individual call for
contribution to each volume separately. In this call for contribution, we are
particularly seeking authors for the volume on: Social Inequality.
What do we 1. know about social inequality (i.e., what is the definition and
extent of social inequality)?
2. Why does social inequality exist in a country and what are the consequences
(i.e., root causes from micro, meso to macro levels)?
3. What does the available evidence say about social inequality in your country?
4. What do you notice in your country with regard to social inequality?
5. Why is rising social inequality a concern?
6. What impact does social inequality have on you and your community?
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particularly seeking authors for the volume on Teaching Inequality: Approaches and Methods
What 1. are the available innovative methods and approaches in teaching about
inequality?
2. How do interdisciplinary teaching programs contribute to inequality
education programs?
3. What are the challenges in teaching about inequality?
4. How does collaboration within and between nations helps in reducing
inequality?
5. What are the essential skills and resources that educators
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The Series encompasses 30+ volumes, but we will publish an individual call for
contributions to each volume separately. In this call for contributions, we are
particularly seeking authors for the volume on: Researching Inequality:
Approaches and Methods
Whilst examining and documenting various contemporary trends in
inequality research across different social science disciplines we principally aim toaddress the following four questions:
1. What role does social science research have in responding to inequality
2. How can social science research contribute to inequality reduction
3. What contemporary research methods and approaches are most effective in researching inequality
4. How can interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary research help in reducing
inequality
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We invite you to take part in one of the largest editorial project on Inequality
entitled Mapping Global Inequality, a Major Reference Work Book Series
being published by Springer Nature, United States.
The volume is multidisciplinary in its approach and encourages scholars
to respond to the following questions:
What do we know about migration (i.e., definitions, concepts and
perspectives)?
Why do people migrate and what are the impacts of migration processes (i.e.,
causes and impacts on the micro, meso or macro level)?
What should be done, in terms of policy, social action and programmes to
improve the living conditions of migrants and to reduce inequality (i.e., what
are viable solutions for reducing inequality in migration societies)?
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published by Springer Nature, United States.
The Series encompasses several volumes, but we will publish an individual call for
contributions to each volume separately. In this call for contributions, we are
particularly seeking authors for the volume on Concepts and Theories
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Dear colleagues we invite you to take part in one of the largest editorial projects on Inequality-Mapping Global Inequality-Major Reference Work Book Series being published by Springer Nature, United States. Dear colleagues we invite you... more
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Dear colleagues we invite you to take part in one of the largest editorial projects on
Inequality - Mapping Global Inequality - Major Reference Work Book Series being
published by Springer Nature, United States.
The Series encompasses several volumes, but we will publish an individual call for
contributions to each volume separately. In this call for contributions, we are
particularly seeking authors for the volume on Economic Inequality
The volume is multidisciplinary in its approach and encourages scholars to respond
to the following four questions:
What do we know about economic inequality (i.e., what is the definition and
perception of inequality)?
Why is economic inequality still existing in the country and what are the
consequences (i.e., root causes from micro, meso or macro level)?
What are the current trends in economic inequality?
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Inequality - Mapping Global Inequality - Major Reference Work Book Series being
published by Springer Nature, United States.
The Series encompasses 30+ volumes, but we will publish individual calls for
contributions to each volume separately. In this call for contribution, we are
particularly seeking authors for the volume on: Inequality and Young Lives
In this volume (Inequality and Young Lives), we aim to address following questions:
1. What does inequality mean for children and youth?
2. How do we know there are gross inequalities in the lives of the youth and
children?
3. What does available data say about global inequality and young lives?
4. How are different societies across the globe tackling inequality with youth
and children?
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contribution to each volume separately. In this call for contribution, we are
particularly seeking authors for the volume on: Collaboration, Partnership and Advocacy- Reduced Inequality.

Contributions in this
volume will address these questions:
1. What role can collaboration, partnership and advocacy play in reducing
inequality?
2. How and why is advocacy a powerful instrument in bringing social change?
3. How and why are partnerships and collaborations the best approach to
finding solutions to the problems of our time?
4. Why is there an increasing need to search for integrated solutions to make
development more sustainable and accessible to all sections of the society?
5. How can collaboration and partnership between and within different
countries help in reducing inequality?
6. How does partnership
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- a Major Reference Work Book Series being published by Springer Nature, United
States.
The Series will consist of several volumes, but we will publish an individual call for
contributions to each volume separately. In this call for contribution, we are seeking
authors for the volume on Racial and Ethnic Inequality.
we
aim to address the following questions in this volume.
What are the social, cultural & structural explanations for racial and ethnic
inequality in various political-legal-economic systems across national and
international lines?
How can we measure racial and ethnic discrimination?
Why do racial and ethnic inequality continue to persist even when the legal
constitutions of democracy forbid their continuation?
What does the available data say about racial and ethnic inequalities in
different countries?
How do different societies across the globe tackle differential treatments with
regards to race, class and ethnicity?
If the pressure, mandates, and proclamations of multilateral institutions, suchas the United Nations, are inadequate to eradicate racial inequality in many
societies, then what must those societies do on their own in terms of social
policy and legal transformation to ensure just, equal, and equitable societies
which are becoming increasingly diverse and pluralistic?
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Mapping Global Inequality - Major Reference Work Book Series being published by
Springer Nature, United States.
The Series encompasses 30+ volumes, but we will publish individual calls for
contributions to each volume separately. In this call for contribution, we are particularly
seeking authors for the volume on: Inequality and Aging
we aim to address the following questions:
1. What does inequality mean for the elderly population?
2. How do we know there is gross inequality in the lives of elderly?
3. What does available data say about global inequality and ageing?
4. How are different societies across the globe tackling inequality with a growing
elderly population?
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Inequality - Mapping Global Inequality - Major Reference Work Book Series being
published by Springer Nature, United States.
The Series consist of several volumes, but we will publish an individual call for
contribution to each volumes separately. In this call for contribution, we are
particularly seeking authors for the volume on: Gender Inequality
What do we know about the Gender Inequality (i.e., what is the definition and
extent of the Gender Inequality)?
Why does gender inequality existing and what are the consequences (i.e., root
causes from micro, meso or macro level)?
How effective are gender indicators when it comes to measure gender
inequality?
What does available data say about gender inequalities in different countries
How different societies across the globe are tackling inequality with regards
to gender and gender identity (i.e., what are viable solutions for reducing,
mitigating, solving, or abolishing the problem)?
Understanding gender from an intersectional perspective – race, age, sexual
orientation, disability, etc.
The effectiveness of gender mainstreaming in eradicating gender inequality
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particularly seeking authors for the volume on: Inequality of Opportunities
We aim to address the following questions in this volume on Inequality of
Opportunities:
1.How  is inequality of opportunities defined in different countries and societies?
2. How do we know there exists gross inequality in terms of opportunities and
what are the evidence?
3. What does available data/ evidence say about inequality in opportunity in
different countries?
4. How are different societies across the globe tackling inequality in terms of
opportunities and creating a just and equitable society?
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Mapping Global Inequality - Major Reference Work Book Series being published by Springer
Nature, United States.
The Series encompasses 30+ volumes, but we will publish individual call for contributions to
each volume separately. In this call for contribution, we are particularly seeking authors for
the volume on: Digital inequality
We aim to address following questions in this volume:
1. What does digital inequality look like in different countries?
2. How do we know there is gross inequality in terms of access to digital resources?
3. What does available data say about digital inequalities in different countries?
4. How are different societies across the globe addressing inequality with regards to
access to digital resources?
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Dear colleagues, we invite you to take part in one of the largest editorial projects on
Inequality - Mapping Global Inequality - Major Reference Work Book Series being
published by Springer Nature, United States.
The Series encompasses 30+ volumes, but we will publish individual calls for
contributions to each volume separately. In this call for contribution, we are
particularly seeking authors for the volume on: Educational Inequality.
We aim to address the following questions in this volume (Educational Inequality):
1. What are the definitions and indicators of educational inequality?
2. How do we know there is gross inequality in educational resources and
opportunities?
3. What does available data say about educational inequalities in different
countries?
4. How are different societies across the globe tackling inequality with regards
to educational opportunities?
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This volume in the Springer Series in Social Work and Social Change is an effort to examine the status of poverty, (in)equality and marginalization in societies across the globe. The volume will make an attempt to gain insight into the... more
This volume in the Springer Series in Social Work and Social Change is an effort to
examine the status of poverty, (in)equality and marginalization in societies across the globe.
The volume will make an attempt to gain insight into the impact of the pandemic and its
spread on economic, political and social life of people in different regions, while examining
the after-effects of these events on increasing inequality and poverty. We invite authors at
all levels of their career to explore the impact of COVID-19 on rising poverty, inequality and
marginalization within the context of their countries. We aim to produce this volume in line
with the Global Development Goals and the challenges that societies might experience in
achieving the SDGs after the outbreak of COVID-19 and beyond. We envisage this volume as
an important evidence-based reference work for policy makers and researchers to
understand the ground realities and practical examples related to poverty, inequality and
marginalization in a post-pandemic world.
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Dear Colleagues, Attached is the call for papers for Edited book by editors across Asia. Please read attachment and respond accordingly. I also request you to please circulate this among other colleagues and in other professional... more
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Attached is the call for papers for  Edited book by editors across Asia. Please read attachment and respond accordingly. I also request you to please circulate this among other  colleagues and in other professional platforms
1. Building Sustainable Communities- Civil society response in South Asia
            to be edited by - Dr. Md. Nurul Momen ( Rajshahi University Bangladesh), Rajendra Baikady ( Central University of Karnataka, India), Prof                          Cheng Shengli ( Shandong University China) and Dr. Basavaraj M (Central university of Karnataka India)
Dear Colleagues, Attached are call for papers for TWO Edited book by editors across Asia. Please read attachment and respond accordingly. I also request you to please circulate this among other colleagues and in other professional... more
Dear Colleagues,
Attached are call for papers for TWO Edited book by editors across Asia. Please read attachment and respond accordingly. I also request you to please circulate this among other  colleagues and in other professional platforms
1. Civil society and Social Welfare in South Asia
            to be edited by - Dr. Md. Nurul Momen ( Rajshahi University Bangladesh), Rajendra Baikady ( Central University of Karnataka, India), Prof                          Cheng Shengli ( Shandong University China) and Dr. Basavaraj M (Central university of Karnataka India)
2. Social Welfare programmes and Polices in South Asia
        to be edited by Rajendra Baikady (Central University of Karnataka India), Prof. Haruhiko Sakaguchi ( Ryukoku University Japan) , Prof. Cheng        Shengli ( Shandong University China),  and Dr. Channaveer R.M ( Central university of Karnataka India)
this is the review of the book Where Academia and Policy Meet- a Cross-National Perspective on the Involvement of Social Work Academics in Social Policy
This study attempts to cross-compare social work education, curriculum, research, fieldwork, and professional social work practices across India and Australia. It reviews the development of social work education along with its best... more
This study attempts to cross-compare social work education, curriculum, research, fieldwork, and professional social work practices across India and Australia. It reviews the development of social work education along with its best practices in both these countries. In doing so, it aims to understand the policies related to social work and social welfare in both the countries.
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This article reports on the result of an exploratory qualitative study with in-depth interviews conducted with postgraduate students in Chinese universities. The data were collected from five schools of social work, covering three... more
This article reports on the result of an exploratory qualitative study with in-depth interviews conducted with postgraduate students in Chinese universities. The data were collected from five schools of social work, covering three provincial-level administrative regions of Beijing, Shanghai and Shandong. The principal aim of this article is to understand the development of social work and student perspectives on the government’s role in social work development and the function of social work in China. The study shows that Chinese social work is still developing, and the expansion and function of social work education and practice is mandated by the state. Despite a robust authoritarian hold by the government, the study finds hope among the graduate students about the mission and future of social work in China.
This article discusses social work educators’ perception of the challenges for social work education in India. Literature on social work education, including the curriculum, practice and pedagogy, provided the framework for the study. The... more
This article discusses social work educators’ perception of the challenges for social work education in India. Literature on social work education, including the curriculum, practice and pedagogy, provided the framework for the study. The study reported on the results of qualitative interviews conducted with 33 social work educators across five schools of social work located in three metropolitan cities in India ‒ New Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata. The study finds that there are four major challenges for social work education in India: (i) the problem of definition; (ii) the lack of a regulatory framework; (iii) diversity among the schools; (iv) the lack of professional identity.
The term "sustainable development" refers to the developmental activity undertaken to achieve the present generation needs without compromising with the needs of up-coming generation. Sustainable development ensures the well-being of... more
The term "sustainable development" refers to the developmental activity undertaken to achieve the present generation needs without compromising with the needs of up-coming generation. Sustainable development ensures the well-being of individual by integrating social development, economic growth, and environmental conservation and protection. The over population, wide spread inequality, acute poverty, a great shortage of safe drinking water, limitless consumption of energy, endless deforestation is the great challenges before the idea of sustainable development. The present paper is an evidence based paper based on the secondary data collected from research journals, books, magazines and concerned websites. The aim of the paper is to focus on the strategies for sustainable development and the social work approach for achieving the sustainable development in the present and the future society. Through devising the strategies for sustainable development this paper tries to build an interrelationship between the present and the future generation, to attain the sustainable development following probable strategies can be useful-giving importance to input efficient technology, using environmental friendly source of energy, promoting more and more renewable source of energy, developing organic farming, promoting waste recycling, more than all this taking an pledge of conserving the natural resources for the younger generations of tomorrow's world.
As series editor, I invite you to submit new book proposals (Edited or Authored) to the following (attached) two New book series being published by Springer Nature, United States. We are accepting proposals on a rolling basis and... more
As series editor, I invite you to submit new book proposals (Edited or Authored) to the
following (attached) two New book series being published by Springer Nature, United
States.
We are accepting proposals on a rolling basis and submitted proposals will be reviewed by
external subject experts, book series editorial advisory board and series editors. All books
published in these series will be submitted for indexing in SCOPUS & Web of Science.
Interested authors & editors can download the initial expression of interest (EOI) form from
here and send it to Dr. Rajendra Baikady rajendra.baikady@mail.huji.ac.il or
rajendrab@uj.ac.za (Series Editor). Series editors are happy to meet authors and editors
requiring further information (online meeting).
Research Interests:
SPRINGER SERIES IN SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL CHANGE & SPRINGER BRIEFS IN SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL CHANGE: As series editor, I invite you to submit new book proposals (Edited or Authored) to the following (attached) two New book series being... more
SPRINGER SERIES IN SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL CHANGE & SPRINGER BRIEFS IN
SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL CHANGE:
As series editor, I invite you to submit new book proposals (Edited or Authored) to the following
(attached) two New book series being published by Springer Nature, United States.
We are accepting proposals on a rolling basis and submitted proposals will be reviewed by external
subject experts, book series editorial advisory board and series editors. All books published in these
series will be submitted for indexing in SCOPUS & Web of Science.
Interested authors & editors can download the initial expression of interest (EOI) form from here and
send it to Dr. Rajendra Baikady rajendra.baikady@mail.huji.ac.il or rajendrab@uj.ac.za (Series
Editor). Series editors are happy to meet authors and editors requiring further information (online
meeting).
Research Interests:
As Editor-in-Chief, I invite you to take part in the largest editorial project on Social Problems- "The Palgrave Handbook of Global Social Problems " being published by Palgrave Macmillan, United Kingdom. Living Reference Edition of the... more
As Editor-in-Chief, I invite you to take part in the largest editorial project on Social Problems-
"The Palgrave Handbook of Global Social Problems " being published by Palgrave
Macmillan, United Kingdom.
Living Reference Edition of the Handbook is accessible here:
https://link.springer.com/referencework/10.1007/978-3-030-68127-2
Themes covered in the Handbooks can be accessed here:
https://meteor.springer.com/hgsp/?id=1160&tab=About&mode=ReadPage&entity=9053