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Globalization and international social work : postmodern change and challenge / Malcolm Payne and Gurid Aga Askeland. - Aldershot, England ; Burlington, VT : Ashgate, c2008. - 188 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - Contemporary social work studies . - Contemporary social work studies. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [159]-179) and indexes.

International social work practice and education in a globalized postmodern world -- Globalization, postcolonialism and postmodernism : conflicts and connections -- Critical reflection to promote contextual social work practice and education -- Racism, social exclusion and cultural translation -- Knowledge production : what is valid knowledge? -- Social work's identity in postmodern agencies and universities -- Piloting through the challenges of globalization -- Exchanges and cross-national activities : broadening the mind -- Technology-based social work education and practice -- Conclusion.

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Social service--International cooperation.
Globalization--Social aspects.

HV 41 / .P37 2008