A Search for Legitimate Social Development Education and Practice Models for Africa (Hardcover)

These essays explore the issue of inappropriate indigenized social work education and practice models for Africa. It highlights this difficult and complex undertaking by discussing issues and processes related to social work theory, practice and education within the socio-cultural and economic contexts. They cover issues related to social work and social development, indigenization of social work practice, education, poverty alleviation, social welfare policy, and mental health.