• Global Perspectives on Social Work in Transition
1 1

Global Perspectives on Social Work in Transition

$110.00
$110.00 $110.00
Sold out
With perspectives from 12 countries, this book delves deep into a diverse array of topics that are relevant to current international social work.
  • 11 August 2025
View Product Details
With perspectives from 8 countries, this book delves deep into a diverse array of topics that are relevant to current international social work. The authors illustrate and discuss social work practices and their adaptability in the post COVID period in their relative contexts. Research-driven reflections both from academia and practice are woven together to provide direction where traditional modes of service delivery are challenged. The authors of this book aim to enable readers to act in a future-oriented way as they deal with the implications of today’s challenges.
files/i.png Icon
Price: $110.00
Pages: 343
Publisher: Verlag Barbara Budrich
Imprint: Verlag Barbara Budrich
Publication Date: 11 August 2025
Trim Size: 8.27 X 5.83 in
ISBN: 9783847431091
Format: Hardcover
BISACs: SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Work
REVIEWS Icon
Dr. Norby Paul, Associate Professor of Practice at St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, India Dr. Joyashri Dey, Assistant Professor of Social Work at Assam University, Silchar, India

Acknowledgement
Foreword

Introduction to Global Perspectives on Social Work in Transition

Part 1: Social Work among the Vulnerable for a Better World

Kira Margarete Barut: Unlocking Diversity Potential in Social Work: Theories, Empirical Findings, and Emerging Competencies in Open Youth Work

Tetyana Semigina, Yuliia Kokoiachuk, Valentyna Shkuro & Olha Stoliaryk: Resilience in Social Work during Armed Conflict: Insights from Ukraine for Global Future Practice

Ivania Delgado: Critical Theory, Poverty Awareness, and Organising for the Adjunct. Adjunct: An Intentional Capitalist Creation

Norby Paul, Joyashri Dey & Monisha U: Revitalising Women’s Empowerment: Social Work Strategies for a Post-COVID World: Reading on the Background of Kudumbashree in Kerala


Part 2: Technological Social Work for Better Social Work Practice

Ahmed Thabet Helal Ibrahim: Reshaping Social Work in the AI Era: Implications for Tomorrow’s Practice

Safiya R, Sheethal M J, Tamil Vannan K & Kavitha R: Bridging the Gap: Mandating Social Worker for Students Well-being in Higher Education Institutions

Ibrahim Sabry Ahmed: Reconceptualising Technological Social Work in Egypt: A Framework for Bridging the Gap


Part 3: Culturally Sensitive Social Work for Tomorrow’s Progress

Leila Salimova & Bermet Egemberdieva: Bridging Gaps in Social Work: Enhancing Cultural Competences and Understanding for Suicide Prevention in Kyrgyzstan

Ishari Gunarathna & Chandima Jayasena: Enhancing Culturally Sensitive Social Work Interventions for People with Disabilities 187

Priyadharshini K. & Lakshmi.J: Exploring the Dynamics of Professionalisation and Regularisation in Social Work 207


Part 4: New Directions of Health Social Work

Boban K.K: Successful Ageing: Confirming the Environmental Factors for Gerontological Social Work

Manju Mary Jose: Examining Elderly Care Policies of Kerala for Geriatric Social Work Practices

Kavitha VRS: Contemporary Social Issues in Geriatric Phase and a Paradigm Shift in Geriatric Care with A Glimpse on COVID-19 in India

Preeti Hossain, Prasad Kannekanti & Surjit Prasad: Psychosocial Factors of Problematic Internet Use in Adolescents of Working Parents

Deepika Krishnan P K: Beyond Childbirth and Postpartum Effects on New Mothers: Reflecting on Well-being and Social Work

Gitanjali Sharma & Joyashri Dey: Advancing Gender Equality in Climate Adaptation: Insights from Barak Valley

Authors
Index