Sociology
Isadora Hare
2004.7.1INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL WORK
tlooto Summary
New joint international definition of social work adopted by IFSW and IASSW, embracing traditional activities and social development.
Abstract
The IFSW recently adopted a new joint international de.nition of social work, together with the IASSW. The de.nition embraces both traditional social work activities and social development, and addresses social work knowledge, values and practice in an age of globalization. This article analyzes the concepts selected and explains their meaning and signi.cance for the profession.
Citation format
HARE, Isadora. Defining social work for the 21st century. INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL WORK, 2004, 47: 407–424.