Social Work and Social Philosophy: A Guide for Practice

With the role of the social services increasingly being questioned, the values and general principles of social work are attracting considerable attention. First published in 1985, Social Work and Social Philosophy looks at the issues involved and provides social workers with a conceptual framework for understanding and analysing the moral and political questions that are inextricably linked to the practice of social work.

Giving a practice-based analysis of the moral problems facing the soc...