Social Work In The Light Of History (1922)

By Stuart Alfred Queen

Book Overview

Social Work In The Light Of History (1922) is a book written by Stuart Alfred Queen, a prominent social worker and professor of social work. The book explores the history of social work, tracing its roots back to ancient times and examining its evolution over the centuries. Queen examines the role of social work in various historical contexts, including the rise of the welfare state, the development of social services for children and families, and the emergence of community-based social work. He also discusses the challenges and controversies that have faced the field of social work throughout its history, including debates over the role of the state in social welfare and the tension between individual rights and collective responsibilities. Overall, Social Work In The Light Of History provides a comprehensive overview of the history of social work and its ongoing relevance to contemporary social issues.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120866839
• ISBN13: 9781120866837
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"