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The Evolution of Social Work Ethics

Bearing Witness

Bibliographic Data

ID2501142
AuthorsFrederic G Reamer (0000-0001-6324-7623, Rhode Island College, corresponding author)
Year2013
Volume15
Issue1
Pages163-181
Publication date2013-10-10
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueAdvances in Social Work (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1527-8565 • E-ISSN: 2331-4125
PublisherIUPUI University Library (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.18060/14637
OpenAlexW1849153298
LanguageEN
Citations received17
References cited15

The evolution of ethical standards in social work, and conceptual frameworks for examining ethical issues, is among the most compelling developments in the history of the profession. Since the formal inauguration of social work in the late nineteenth century, the profession has moved from relatively simplistic and moralistic perspectives to conceptually rich analyses of ethical issues and ethical guidelines. This article examines the evolution of social work ethics from the profession's earliest days and speculates about future challenges and directions

Engineering ethics · Environmental ethics · Ethical issues · Political science · Social science · Sociology · Witness · Engineering · Ethics in medical practice · Interprofessional Education and Collaboration · Law · Philosophy · Social Work Education and Practice · Social Work

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Unique citing works17
Citations per year1,42
Citation span2014 - 2026 (13)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 16
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