INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK

Book Details

• Editor: Bishnu Mohan Dash

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2023

• ISBN: 9788131613368

• Pages: 416

• Cover: Hardcover

• Release Date: 17-06-2023

About the Book

This comprehensive volume offers a holistic and critical overview of social work as a discipline and profession, highlighting its deep link between theoretical knowledge and practical application. Designed to align closely with the UGC curriculum, this textbook explores social work through multiple lenses: historical evolution, professional principles, ethical frameworks, and context-specific challenges in contemporary India.

The book is structured in four thematic sections:

Section A: Social Work – Meaning and Basic Concepts

Traces the evolution of social work through national and international perspectives, including:

• Historical context of social reforms and movements

• Core components like social justice, welfare, security, and development

• Legislative frameworks and social service principles

Section B: Social Work as a Profession

Covers essential professional dimensions:

• Theoretical foundations, principles, methods, models, and skills

• Professional status and associations in India

• Emerging fields of practice and interdisciplinary relevance

Section C: Philosophy, Values, and Ethics

Delves into the value base and ethical codes guiding social workers:

• Traditional and emancipatory values

• Indian philosophical underpinnings of social service

Section D: Approaches to Social Work

Examines diverse ideological, cultural, and geographical frameworks:

• Gandhian, Radical, and African social work

• Contributions of modern Indian thinkers to the field

Each chapter is authored by experienced academicians and includes:

• Key terms for conceptual clarity

• Information boxes for quick reference

• Critical thinking questions to encourage application-based learning

This book serves as an indispensable companion for undergraduate and postgraduate students of social work, as well as UGC-NET and civil services aspirants. It fosters a deep, contextualized understanding of the social work profession in India and prepares learners to engage critically with real-world social challenges.

About the Editor

Dr. Bishnu Mohan Dash is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work at Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar College, University of Delhi. A renowned academic and researcher, he has contributed extensively to teaching, research, and curriculum development in social work. His expertise spans social justice, marginalized communities, and professionalization of social work in India. Through this edited volume, he brings together diverse academic voices to strengthen the pedagogy and practice of social work education in the Indian context.