The Settlement House Movement Revisited A Transnational History

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Synopsis

This book explores the role and impact of the settlement house movement in the global development of social welfare and the social work profession. It traces the transnational history of settlement houses and examines the interconnections between the settlement house movement, other social and professional movements and social research. Looking at how the settlement house movement developed across different national, cultural and social boundaries, this book show that by understanding its impact, we can better understand the wider global development of social policy, social research and the social work profession.

Book details

Series:
Research in Social Work
Author:
John Gal/Stefan Köngeter/Sarah Vicary
ISBN:
9781447354260
Related ISBNs:
9781447354239
Publisher:
Policy Press
Pages:
224
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2020-12-16
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2020
Copyright by:
Bristol University Press 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Social Studies