This collection brings together a collection of experts from across social work who explore key developments in the field over the last fifty years. They examine evolution in thinking and approaches to practice, key legislative developments, the impacts of major inquiries and look at future directions for progress in the field.

This collection brings together a collection of experts from across social work who explore key developments in the field over the last fifty years. Examining evolution in approaches to practice, key legislative developments, the re-emergence of certain specialisms, impacts of major enquiries and future directions, they show that by understanding social work’s past, we can make better progress for service users and practitioners in the future.