If you're a student, researcher, or practitioner in the field of social work, this book could be a great addition to your reading list. Ramírez's work provides a unique perspective on the history of social work, highlighting key milestones, influential figures, and significant events that have shaped the profession.
Evangelista argues that social work didn't just "happen" as a natural evolution of religious charity or indigenous solidarity. Instead, it was a modern construction If you're a student, researcher, or practitioner in
: It examines the transition from informal charity to professionalized social action, detailing different forms of aid through various historical stages. Instead, it was a modern construction : It
Evangelista argues that Social Work in Mexico is not a linear evolution of traditional charity but a specific . He posits that the profession emerged as a "scientific" practice only when social problems began to be viewed through the lens of state policy, social science, and organized public assistance. Key Historical Periods Covered Key Historical Periods Covered Highlights key figures like
Highlights key figures like Elena Landázuri , considered Mexico's first social worker.