Community Practice and Social Development in Social Work

Community Practice and Social Development in Social Work
ISBN-10
9811369682
ISBN-13
9789811369681
Category
Social Science
Pages
483
Language
English
Published
2020-07-14
Publisher
Springer
Authors
Sarah Todd, Julie L. Drolet

Description

This book brings together leaders in the field of community practice and social development in social work. The chapters discuss the implications of social development in social work practice, policy, and service structures.

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