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Social Work In The Singapore Context
by Mehta, Kalyani; Ann Wee (Eds.)
About This Book
These papers together form a substantial account of the roles played by social work in many areas of Singapore's life and development. The three papers in the Part 1 are: a discussion of social work's place and potential in a developing society; a comprehensive overview of social welfare interactions in colonial Singapore; and a discussion of concepts used in social work learning and analysis. Papers on contemporary welfare policies and social work practice are followed by 5 papers related to social work's current involvements in issues of: not-so-equal childhoods; youths, persons with disabilities; substance abuse and problem gambling; the needs of older persons. The final paper looks at ongoing issues of accountability and untapped social and spiritual potentials. With questions for study , reading lists, relevant addresses, contact details and index.
* Actual charges are made in Singapore Dollars (SGD). SGD1.00 = US$0.77
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