Encyclopaedia of Social Work and Social Welfare in 21st Century (Social Work: Administration and Development)

Social work has its roots in the struggle of society to deal with poverty and the resultant problems. Therefore, social work is intricately linked with the idea of charity work; but must understood in broader terms. The concept of charity goes back to ancient times, and the practice of provide for the poor has roots in all major world religions. Welfare work consists of actions or procedures-espec...