Social Diagnosis (1917) - Hardcover

by Mary Ellen Richmond (Author)

Social Diagnosis is a pioneering work in the field of social work, written by Mary Ellen Richmond in 1917. The book is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of social work, and provides a detailed analysis of the social problems of the time. Richmond's work was groundbreaking in its focus on the individual and their social environment, and her approach to social work was deeply influenced by the emerging fields of psychology and sociology.The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of the principles of social work, including the importance of understanding the individual in their social context, the role of social institutions in shaping behavior, and the need for a scientific approach to social work. The second part of the book focuses on the practical aspects of social work, including methods for assessing social problems, developing treatment plans, and working with clients. The final part of the book explores specific social problems of the time, including poverty, mental illness, and juvenile delinquency.Throughout the book, Richmond emphasizes the importance of empathy and understanding in social work, and stresses the need for social workers to be knowledgeable about the communities they serve. Social Diagnosis remains a landmark work in the field of social work, and its insights and methods continue to inform social work practice today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.