Social Administration

Book Details

• Author: Roger A. Lohmann, Nancy Lohmann

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition/Publication Year: 2015

• ISBN: 9788131607510

• Pages: 638

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.4 x 1.4 inches

About the Book

Social Administration is a pioneering work that bridges the gap between social work practice and the history of management thought, offering an in-depth exploration of the rapidly expanding field of nonprofit studies. By connecting management principles—ranging from Henri Fayol’s classical management theories to the modern Total Quality Management approach—this comprehensive text grounds the practice of social administration in both the profession of social work and agency-based practice.

The book provides a framework for social administrators to use strategic vision in building humane welfare institutions, promoting social justice, and confronting oppression. The authors blend multiple perspectives on social administration: as management, as a form of social work practice emphasizing professional leadership, and as institution-building influenced by values and ethics.

Divided into an introduction, an afterword, and twenty-five topical chapters, Social Administration covers a wide range of topics, including executive and program leadership, environmental concerns like community and social agency, and specialized subjects such as accountability, ethics, contracting, and board management.

This text is an essential resource for students, educators, and professionals in the field of social work and nonprofit management. It serves as an unparalleled guide to integrating administrative principles with the mission of social justice, making it a vital reference for the future of social welfare and community-driven change.