INTERDISCIPLINARY SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE

Book Details

• Author: Nancy Mengi

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2023

• ISBN: 9788131612798

• Pages: 226

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.9 x 0.6 inches

About the Book

This insightful volume offers a comprehensive look into how social work intersects with allied disciplines, positioning it as both an academic discipline and a practice-based profession. With its foundation in the empowerment of individuals and communities, social work has evolved to draw from a wide range of knowledge systems while preserving its distinct identity.

The book emphasizes the interdisciplinary essence of social work, showcasing how knowledge, skills, and attitudes derived from allied disciplines can be used to improve lives. It particularly appeals to students and professionals seeking collaborative frameworks for social betterment, and provides a critical approach to evaluating these connections.

The chapters explore diverse areas such as:

• Social Work and Emancipatory Education

• Social Work and Law

• Social Work and Sociology

• Social Work and Gender Studies

• Social Work and Mass Communication

• Ecocentric Social Work Practice

• Social Work and Medical Sciences

• Social Work and Psychiatry

• Social Work and Human Rights

• Skills of a Social Worker

This book is a must-read for students, scholars, and practitioners looking to uphold the integrity of social work while embracing interdisciplinary collaboration.

About the Author

Dr. Nancy Mengi is the Head of the Department of Social Work at Central University of Jammu. An alumnus of the University of Lucknow, she is deeply engaged in women’s issues, child protection, public health, and urban development. She has a rich background in health and child protection systems and is an active member of the National Association of Professional Social Workers in India. Her scholarly contributions are widely recognized in both national and international academic circles.