It is our aim to provide an overview here of the most relevant publications on the history of social work.

Review copies of new publications can be send to Prof. Jan Steyaert, Fontys School of Social Work, P.o.box 347, 5600 AH Eindhoven, the Netherlands.

Below are the ten most recent publications. Click here for an overview of all publications we think are relevant for social work`s history.
 Overview publications
The five giants Timmins, N.
The five giants (1996)
a biography of the welfare state
The reluctant welfare state Jansson, B. S.
The reluctant welfare state (2008)
engaging history to advance social work practice in contemporary society
The evolution of the British welfare state, Fraser, D.
The evolution of the British welfare state, (2009)
a history of social policy since the industrial revolution (4 ed.).
The founders of the welfare state Barker, P. (Ed.)
The founders of the welfare state (1984)
Looking back while moving forward Skehill, Caroline (Ed.)
Looking back while moving forward (2008)
historical perspectives in social work
Social welfare Axinn, J., & Stern, M. J.
Social welfare (2007)
a history of the American response to need