Social Work in the Middle East

Examining social work education and practice across a number of countries including Egypt, Palestine, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Oman and Sudan this book examines and assesses the diverse nature of social work in these countries and the role of the profession in providing essential services to different client groups. Further, it looks at the relationship and interaction between social work professionals and governments and the religious, historical, ideological, cultural and geographical factors that influence social work practice and delivery in the region.