Fieldwork in Social Work

Book Details:

• Author: Sanjoy Roy

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• ISBN: 9788131605288

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches

• Pages: 240

About the Book:
This book addresses a wide array of critical issues related to social work in India, exploring the future trends in Indian society and its systems due to the effects of globalization, urbanization, and privatization. It also examines the evolving role and existence of the social work profession in India.

Key questions discussed include:

• Should social work in India follow an indigenous model and reject foreign methodologies?

• How can professional associations be motivated to elevate the social work profession in India?

• What strategies might involve more workshops, indigenous teaching materials, practice-based writings, and greater interaction between social work educational institutions and field practitioners?

The book presents relevant suggestions for learning and intervention that could pave the way forward for social work practice in India. It will prove useful for students, practitioners, and educators involved in social work and social development.

Contents:
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About the Author:
Sanjoy Roy is a Reader in Social Work at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi. He has also worked with reputed institutions such as All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Assam University, Delhi University, and CSJM University, Kanpur. With numerous books and articles on social work and social development, Roy has significantly contributed to the field.