Social Work and Social Work Education

• Author: M. S. Gore

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2011

• ISBN: 9788131604458

• Pages: 192

• Cover: Hardcover

• Package Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.7 x 0.6 inches

About the Book

This collection of 13 insightful essays by M.S. Gore delves into various themes within the field of social work and social work education in India. The essays address the historical evolution of social work, its relationship with social structures, and the values and attitudes that prevail among social workers. The book also discusses the role of voluntary action and government planning in shaping social activities within the country.

In the area of social work education, the volume touches upon crucial subjects such as the recruitment process, the dynamic between professional and auxiliary workers, the training of village-level workers, and the pressing issues facing social work education today. The author’s profound expertise and clarity make this book a valuable resource for students and professionals in social work and related disciplines.

With its comprehensive treatment of both theoretical and practical aspects of social work and education, the book is not only important for social work practitioners but also a useful read for students across the social sciences.

Key Topics Covered:

• Historical Background of Social Work in India

• Social Work and Social Structure

• Values and Attitudes in Social Work

• Role of Voluntary Action and Government Planning

• Social Work Education: Recruitment, Professional-Auxiliary Worker Relationship

• Training of Village-Level Workers

• Current Challenges in Social Work Education

About the Author
M.S. Gore is a distinguished social scientist with an illustrious academic and professional career. He served as the Principal of Delhi School of Social Work and later as the Director of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences. After retiring in 1982, he served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bombay and Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. A respected author, his works on Ambedkar’s social and political thought earned him the prestigious Ghurye Award. In recognition of his contributions to social work and sociology, he was awarded the Padma Bhushan by the President of India in 1975.