International Social Work
Volume 1. The Profession of Social Work
Doreen Elliott,
Uma A Segal,
Doreen Elliott
University of Texas—Arlington, School of Social Work, Arlington, Texas, US
Search for more papers by this authorUma A Segal
University of Missouri—St. Louis, School of Social Work, St. Louis, Missouri, US
Search for more papers by this authorDoreen Elliott,
Uma A Segal,
Doreen Elliott
University of Texas—Arlington, School of Social Work, Arlington, Texas, US
Search for more papers by this authorUma A Segal
University of Missouri—St. Louis, School of Social Work, St. Louis, Missouri, US
Search for more papers by this authorAbstract
Increasingly, schools of social work are calling on their students to recognize that international issues touch the practice of all social workers, and it is essential that they be cognizant of, and responsive to, the effects of globalization.
In this chapter a new definition, the history, and some of the main issues and applications of international social work are discussed. Though these elements are addressed in detail, many issues are still left unconsidered. To conclude, a way to move progressively forward in order to strengthen the position of international social work is offered.
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