{"product_id":"understanding-social-work-history-and-context","title":"Understanding Social Work: History and Context","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e John Pierson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rawat Publications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2012\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9788131605516\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 264\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.7 x 6.5 x 0.7 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnderstanding Social Work: History and Context\u003c\/em\u003e offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the evolution of social work in Britain, tracing its journey from the industrial revolution to the complexities of modern practice. Designed for students and educators, this book brings to light forgotten debates, pioneering contributions, and key developments that have shaped the profession.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Pierson adopts a thoughtful, student-friendly approach that highlights social work’s changing role in response to societal needs. The book includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTimelines\u003c\/strong\u003e of key policy and practice milestones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscussion points\u003c\/strong\u003e for critical reflection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-hand testimonies\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003earchival case records\u003c\/strong\u003e providing historical insight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentary excerpts\u003c\/strong\u003e for contextual analysis of current practices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach chapter builds on a specific period or theme—from charity movements, children’s welfare, and mental health work, to post-war social reforms and the shift toward personalized care. Whether it’s understanding early settlement work or grappling with today’s commissioning culture, readers gain both historical depth and practical relevance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis illuminating guide empowers future social workers to grasp the foundations of their field and develop informed perspectives on its direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This scholarly and engaging volume shows us where social work has come from, and so helps us understand and shape its future.”\u003cbr\u003e— \u003cem\u003eSuzy Braye, Professor of Social Work, University of Sussex, UK\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Richly documented... promises to support coming generations of social workers.”\u003cbr\u003e— \u003cem\u003eJ. Lee Kreader, Columbia University, USA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents Overview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForerunners of Social Work\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Charity Organisation Society\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSettlements and Guilds of Help\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSocial Work between the Wars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking with ‘Mental Deficiency’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Welfare of Children\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSocial Work Post-WWII to the Unified Services Model\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRadical Voices and Challenges in the Field\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommissioning, Competences, and Social Care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSocial Work with Children and Youth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Poor Law to Personalization\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConclusion: Understanding the History of Social Work\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eJohn Pierson\u003c\/em\u003e has taught at Staffordshire University for over two decades. He is widely recognized for his contributions to social policy and is the co-author of the \u003cem\u003eDictionary of Social Work\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rawat Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50002444058928,"sku":"DRG.RawatPublications_9788131605516","price":777.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/514RZK66F6L.jpg?v=1756464365","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/understanding-social-work-history-and-context","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}