Defining Social Work for the 21st Century

2004279 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Isadora Hare · Health Resources and Services Administration

Abstract

The IFSW recently adopted a new joint international de.nition of social work, together with the IASSW. The de.nition embraces both traditional social work activities and social development, and addresses social work knowledge, values and practice in an age of globalization. This article analyzes the concepts selected and explains their meaning and signi.cance for the profession.

Topics & Keywords

Social Work Education and Practice Homelessness and Social Issues Healthcare innovation and challenges

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Decent work and economic growth

Publication Details

Published in: International Social Work

Volume 47, Issue 3, pp. 407-424

DOI: 10.1177/0020872804043973

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