Universalism and cultural relativism in social work ethics
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The tools for ethical decision-making, which includes national codes of ethics and the International Federation Social Workers (IFSW) ethical document, are examined to find the relevance of universalism and cultural relativism to social work. Universalism and relativism relevancy in social work ethics in the event of globalization is debated.
Publication Name: International Social Work
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0020-8728
Year: 2007
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The nature of practice wisdom in social work revisited
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The nature of practice wisdom in social work is illuminated. Its effectiveness as a representation of social work knowledge is discussed.
Publication Name: International Social Work
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0020-8728
Year: 2008
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Community organizing for post-disaster social development: Locating social work
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The historically limited impact of social work on community organizing in the aftermath of disasters is highlighted.
Publication Name: International Social Work
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0020-8728
Year: 2007
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