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It is suggested that the approach of the social economist to social problems, if followed, would lead to The Good Society, one in which the lot of our "human resources" would be considerably ameliorated. For the social economist the goal of the economy is not private profit nor is it improvement in the fertility of the soil nor capital accumulation for their own sakes and that of their owners, but the material, moral and spiritual well‐being of homo sapiens. The social economist is concerned with the efficiency of the capitalist system relative to the broad goals of society, rather than the maximisation of private property.

The mission of the social work profession and the development of social policy are rooted in a set of core values and are the foundation of social work's unique purpose and perspective. Human rights offer a normative base for social work and for the formation of inclusive social policies. This informative and incisively written edited collection brings together experts from around the world to explore the tension between a normative and a political base of social work and social development and, therefore, to address the question: How can social work and social policies contribute in the endeavor to respect, protect and fulfill human rights? This volume will show that there is no straightforward answer to this question owing to the clash between different sociocultural and local conditions and demands for universal human rights

ABSTRACT: Social diversity refers to all human manifestations of variety and rupture against the singlesubject and the undimensional modern society. Its wide recognition in Latin America by governments of the region, from the second half of the twentieth century to today, has transformed it into unquestionable social evidence and a category of scholarly analysis. We are therefore, helping its naturalization and institutionalization as an expression of uniqueness and rupture from society within a Western perspective. On this historical moment, the question to ask is: Where will so much recognition lead? This article aims at reflecting on the complexity associated with the social and political recognition of social diversity, warning us about or issues to be resolved in relation to our human subjectivity given that objectively it appears its recognition is resolved, and presenting a critical analysis of interculturality as a horizon for Latin American social work. ; RESUMEN: La diversidad social se refiere a todas aquellas manifestaciones humanas de variedad y ruptura frente al sujeto único y la sociedad unidimensional moderna. Su amplio reconocimiento en América Latina por parte de los gobiernos de la región, desde la segunda mitad del siglo XX y lo que va del XXI, le ha transformado en una evidencia social incuestionable y en categoría de análisis académico. Asistimos, por tanto, a una naturalización e institucionalización de esta, como expresión de singularidad y ruptura con lo social dentro de la perspectiva occidental. En este momento histórico de apogeo, la cuestión por preguntar es: ¿Hacia dónde conducirá tanto reconocimiento? Este artículo se propone reflexionar acerca de la complejidad que reviste el reconocimiento social y político de la diversidad social, advierte sobre o asuntos por resolver en lo que atañe a nuestra subjetividad humana ya que objetivamente parece estar resuelto su reconocimiento y realiza un análisis crítico de la interculturalidad como ámbito para el Trabajo Social latinoamericano.

This article examines the charts and tables contained in chapter 11 of Social Indicators, 1976 covering a wide range of social behavior under the general topic "Social Mobility and Social Participation." The topics covered include educational and occupational mobility, voting in national elections, volunteer work, charitable giving, participation in community organizations, views on religion, and feelings of anomie. Most readers will agree that this is a potpourri of topics but that all have bearing on the well-being of citizens. There would be less agreement on the significance of most of the indicators for public policy. The factual conclusions that can be drawn from the tables and charts are discussed and additional information from recent research on some of the topics is presented—particu— larly on educational and occupational mobility, voting and political behavior, and participation in community organizations.

J. Wright's & R. Hamilton's contention that college educated blue-collar workers are as satisfied with their jobs as those without college training is disputed (see SA 28:5/80L0704). The authors: (1) ignored related research that contradicts their findings, (2) neglected consideration of relevant social & political realities, & (3) misinterpreted their own data. In Reply, Richard Hamilton (McGill University, Montreal, Quebec) & James Wright refute each of these claims: Blumberg has distorted the claims of the original study & ignored references to related research in the field, & his presentation of other research findings is selective & misleading. 1 Table. P. Montgomery.

Se describe el concepto de capital social, haciendo mención a su origen, evolución, además de las distintas miradas o enfoques que existen al respecto. Luego se desarrollan brevemente elementos de la teoría de redes sociales, y se busca el vínculo entre capital social y redes sociales, para posteriormente dar cuenta de posibles implicancias para la intervención social y el Trabajo Social en su amplio abanico de modalidades.Palabras clave: capital social, redes sociales, trabajo social, intervención social.O Trabalho Social Sinergizador social: intervenção social baixo o enfoque em redes sociais e capital socialDescreve-se o conceito de capital social, fazendo menção à origem do conceito, sua evolução, além do mais das diferentes perspectivas ou abordagens que existem sobre ele mesmo. Logo, desenvolvem-se brevemente elementos da teoria das redes sociais, analisando o vinculo entre capital social e redes sociais, para posteriormente dar conta das possíveis implicações destes enfoques para a intervenção social e Trabalho Social em sua ampla gama de modalidades.Palavras-chave: capital social, redes sociais, trabalho social, intervenção social.Synergetic social work: Social intervention focusing on social networking and social capitalThis paper describes the concept of social capital in reference to its origin and evolution, in addition to different perspectives or approaches on it. It briefly develops elements of the social networking theory by analyzing the relationship between social capital and social networking. Then it accounts for the possible implications of these approaches to social work and socialinterventions in a broad range of modalities.Keywords: social capital, social networking, social work, social intervention.

"Cover" -- "Half Title" -- "Title Page" -- "Copyright Page" -- "Table of Contents" -- "Key points" -- "Preface" -- "Acknowledgements" -- "Section A" -- "1 Introduction" -- "2 What are the social sciences and what are they for?" -- "3 What have the social sciences contributed to British society?" -- "4 Social science and devolution" -- "5 The health and value of British social sciences" -- "6 Social sciences and the outside world (aka society)" -- "7 Social science in practice" -- "8 Who speaks for the social sciences?" -- "9 The future of the social sciences" -- "Section B" -- "10 The nature, scale and financial support of the social sciences in Britain – a statistical summary" -- "References" -- "Annex 1 Members of the Commission" -- "Annex 2 Individuals who helped us" -- "Annex 3 The International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) and Frascati Manual definitions of the social sciences" -- "Annex 4 Assumptions used in calculating social science incomes

Cover -- Contents -- List of tables -- List of abbreviations -- Acknowledgements -- 1 Introduction: research as contentious -- Introduction -- Research-mindedness -- Evidence-based practice -- The qualitative-quantitative divide -- The paradigm debate -- Conclusion: the contentious nature of social research -- Structure of the book -- Main points -- Stop and think -- Taking it further -- 2 Ethical research and social justice -- Introduction -- Research ethics for social work -- Codes of ethics -- The concept of social justice -- Reflexivity in research -- Putting it all together -- Conclusion: appropriate ethics for social work research -- Main points -- Stop and think -- Taking it further -- 3 Experimental ways of knowing -- Introduction -- Origins of experimental approaches -- Principles of experimental methods -- Examples of experiments in social work and social care -- Drawbacks of experimental research -- Conclusion: experimental methods and social justice -- Main points -- Stop and think -- Taking it further -- 4 Participatory research -- Introduction -- Origins of PR -- Principles of PR -- Examples of PR in social work and social care -- Other models of PR -- Drawbacks of PR -- Conclusion: PR and social justice -- Main points -- Stop and think -- Taking it further -- 5 Action research -- Introduction -- Origins of action research -- Principles of action research -- Varieties of action research -- Examples of action research in social work and social care -- Drawbacks of action research -- Conclusion: action research and social justice -- Main points -- Stop and think -- Taking it further -- 6 Case study research -- Introduction -- Origins of case studies -- Principles of case study research -- Examples of case study research in social work and social care -- Drawbacks of case study research.

Interpreting and advancing women's rights to social security and social protection /Beth Goldblatt and Lucie Lamarche --Engendering social welfare rights /Sandra Fredman --Participatory inclusion and women's rights to social security /Hester Lessard --Unpacking the ILO's social protection floor recommendation from a women's rights perspective /Lucie Lamarche --Social protection in China : is there a gender equity problem? /Mankui Li --Evaluating reforms for Bolivian women's rights to social security and social protection /Lorena Ossio Bustillos --Recent coverage developments in social security protection for Chilean women /Pablo Arellano Ortiz --Rethinking social protection beyond waged work : a United States perspective /Lucy A Williams --Human capital and the post-scripting of women's poverty /Janet E Mosher --What would an engendered human rights approach to social security mean for sole parents in Australia? /Belinda Smith --Gendering the right to social security in the era of crisis governance : the need for transformative strategies /Dianne Otto --A gendered right to social security and decent work? : the debate in the context of Irish austerity /Mary P Murphy and Camille Loftus --Testing women's right to social security in Australia : a poor score /Beth Goldblatt --Mainstreaming gender in Spanish labour and pension reforms and in European social policies /úria Pumar Beltrán.