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The Role Of Cultural Anthropology In The Education Of Social Service Personnel, James W. Green
The Role Of Cultural Anthropology In The Education Of Social Service Personnel, James W. Green
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Anthropology contributes to the education of social work students through its emphasis on the role of culture and of social context in the delivery of social services. Examples are provided with special emphasis on child abuse and protective services. While anthropology has traditionally been associated with the study of minorities, its role in the critique of other social work concerns is suggested.