Social Work In The Light Of History (1922)

By Stuart Alfred Queen

Book Overview

Social Work In The Light Of History is a book written by Stuart Alfred Queen and first published in 1922. The book provides a comprehensive historical overview of the development of social work, from its origins in ancient civilizations to the modern era. Queen examines the various factors that have influenced the growth of social work, including religious and humanitarian movements, government policies, and the changing needs of society. He also explores the different approaches to social work, including charity, reform, and prevention, and how these have evolved over time. The book is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of social work and the social welfare system, and provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing social workers today.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: 1167222296
• ISBN13: 9781167222290
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"