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CHPATER SEVEN: METHODS OF SOCIAL ACTION AND
INTERVENTION
Learning Objectives ......................................................... 221
7.1 What Is Social Action? ................................................ 222
7.2. Methods of Social Work ............................................ 223
7.2.1. Main Concern of Social Work. .................. 223
7.2.2. Basic Principles.......................................... 225
7.2.3. Types of Methods of Social Work .............. 226
7.3 The Limitations and Challenges of Social
Welfare Programs ..................................................... 230
7.4. Planned Social Change, Client System and
Change Agents ........................................................ 232
7.5. The Role of Health Professionals as Change Agents 233
7.6. Chapter Summary ..................................................... 235
Review Questions ............................................................ 237
Glossary............................................................................ 239
References ....................................................................... 268