Governance, Development, and Social Work

Book Details

• Author: Subhabrata Dutta, Chathapuram S. Ramanathan

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• ISBN: 9788131606353

• Pages: 304

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.6 x 0.9 inches

• Publication Year: 2014

• Sale Territory: India

About the Book

This insightful book delves into a range of issues relating to development, governance, and social work, offering a global and comparative perspective that reflects the complexities social workers and developmental professionals face today. The book examines key topics such as migration, disaster management, environmental justice, people’s movements, democracy, peace and security, sustainability, and citizen-centered administration. It also addresses the impacts of technology, healthcare, capitalism, worker rights, and corporate responsibility on social work practices.

The chapters are comprehensive, covering diverse aspects such as the role of civil society in governance, the empowerment of marginalized communities, and the implications of social security and healthcare in different regions. Special attention is given to how governance structures and disaster management efforts—such as those during Hurricane Katrina and the Victorian Bushfires—have influenced social work intervention. Additionally, the book explores the pivotal role of technology and information technology in good governance, as well as the intersections of capitalism and community well-being.

This work is a critical resource for students, academics, and professionals in social work and developmental studies, offering a rich overview of contemporary global challenges and how social work is integral in addressing these pressing issues. With contributions from scholars across the globe, this volume highlights the importance of integrated approaches to social work in the ever-evolving world.