Written by the director of the country's first center for internationalsocial work studies, the original edition of this book set the stage for recentyears' exponential increase of interest in international issues for socialworkers. This second edition is a thorough revision of that definitive text, andit expands on the sections most valuable to teachers, adds evocative photos fromthe author's own collection, and provides a wealth of new information to bringthe book up-to-the-minute in usefulness. A comprehensive treatment of international social work, the book emphasizesglobal interdependence and professional action, themes that provide the contextfor an engaging examination of social work issues in a global perspective. Thebook's four sections introduce major concepts and issues in international socialwork, review the global history of the social work profession as a whole,discuss global ethics, practice and policy, and values, and look ahead to thebright future of international exchange and development. From direct service topolicy and administration, International Social Work provides a thoroughoverview of the international dimensions of social work practice, and is sure toremain the essential text for all social work students and practitioners,providing a sound foundation for future academic and career exploration.