How can mainstream Western social work learn from & in turn help advance indigenous practice? This volume brings together prominent international scholars involved in both Western & indigenous social work across the globe
- including James Midgley Linda Briskman Alean Al-Krenawi & John R Graham
- to discuss some of the most significant global trends & issues relating to indigenous & cross-cultural social work The contributors identify ways in which indigenization is shaping professional social work practice & education & examine how social work can better address diversity in international exchanges & cross-cultural issues within & between countries Key theoretical methodological & service issues & challenges in the indigenization of social work are reviewed including the way in which adaptation can lead to more effective practices within indigenous communities & emerging economies & how adaptation can provide greater insight into cross-cultural understanding & practice