Abstract
This paper shares the author's reflections on his international social work journey, and also some ‘foreflections’ in terms of predictions or what is to come. It addresses two important questions: 1. What do international social work theories aim for? 2. How does international social work contribute to the development of social work itself? Drawing on his experiences, it argues that that there is scope and potential for international social work to build a united world to ensure a minimum standard and quality of life for everyone.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | International Social Work Beyond Its Centennial Anniversary |
| Subtitle of host publication | Theory Debate (Disappearance or Expansion, Reform or New Construction?) |
| Editors | Kana Matsuo |
| Place of Publication | Tokyo |
| Publisher | Asian Research Institute for International Social Work |
| Chapter | 4 |
| Pages | 32-48 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9784908912184 |
| Publication status | Published - 2024 |
| Event | The 8th ARIISW-Shukutoku University International Academic Forum : International Social Work Beyond its Centennial Anniversary Theory Debate (Disappearance or Expansion, Reform or New Construction?) - ARIISW-Shukutoku University, Tokyo, Japan Duration: 27 Feb 2024 → 27 Feb 2024 https://www.shukutoku.ac.jp/news/nid00003528.html https://www.iassw-aiets.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Forum2024Eng.pdf (Event info) |
Conference
| Conference | The 8th ARIISW-Shukutoku University International Academic Forum |
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| Abbreviated title | International Social Work |
| Country/Territory | Japan |
| City | Tokyo |
| Period | 27/02/24 → 27/02/24 |
| Other | The 8th ARIISW International Academic Forum have invited two leading researchers, Professor Emeritus Lynne Healy (University of Connecticut) and Professor Manohar Pawar (Charles Sturt University), as key lecturers. The concept of Globalization now runs unchecked all over the world. Irrespective of national borders, the people, their level of awareness or their culture, it spreads out at an unstoppable pace. But even so, social work, both within and without, has to be aware. How will social work develop from now on? How will International Social Work contribute to the development of social work itself? Lecturers will be sharing their journey in International Social Work theory and the prospects for its future. Ahead of the historic milestone of the 100th anniversary of International Social Work, ARIISW-Shukutoku University will begin a discussion with the participants with a view to stepping forward into the next several decades. |
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