| Description |
1 online resource |
| Contents |
Table of Contents -- 1. A general overview of the status of social work in the Middle East -- 2. Islam and social work -- 3. Social work and services to the elderly population: Egypt -- 4. The role of the political conflict in shaping social services: Palestine -- 5. An outlook on services to children: Jordan -- 6. Social work history and features of the social security system: Saudi Arabia -- 7. The status quo of social work education and its impact on the family and children services: Lebanon -- 8. Social work practice in social organizations: Oman -- 9. Social work practice with the disabled population: Sudan -- Index |
| Summary |
Countries across the Middle East face a number of social problems such as poverty, unemployment, housing, internal immigration and caring for vulnerable groups such as children, women, the disabled and the elderly. Providing an overview of the wide range of social issues addressed by social work practitioners, this book reveals the impact of the region's distinct historical and cultural factors, traditions, and customs and applications on social welfare and social work practice. Examining social work education and practice across a number of countries including Egypt, Palestine, Jorda |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Social service -- Middle East
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Social service
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Middle East
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
1299636985 |
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9781299636989 |
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9781135091446 |
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1135091447 |
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