Education and Training for Social Work

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James H Tufts

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English

Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

Social welfare & social services; Social work; Organisation & management of education; Higher & further education, tertiary education

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""Education and Training for Social Works"" provides a comprehensive examination of the evolving standards and requirements for professional social work education during the early twentieth century. Written by James H. Tufts, this seminal study explores the necessary curriculum, field work, and theoretical foundations required to prepare individuals for the complexities of social service.

The work addresses the transition of social work from a charitable impulse to a rigorous academic and professional discipline. It delves into the relationship between social sciences and practical application, advocating for a robust educational framework that balances technical skill with ethical understanding. Tufts offers a detailed analysis of the challenges facing educational institutions as they sought to define the scope and purpose of social work in a rapidly changing society.

This text serves as a vital historical record of the development of social work as a profession, offering insights into the institutional growth of human services. It remains an essential resource for scholars and practitioners interested in the history of education, sociology, and the professionalization of social welfare.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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By: James H Tufts
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 367g
ISBN: 9781025621951
ISBN 10: 1025621956
Pages: 258
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active