Richard Hugman is Professor of Social Work at the University of New South Wales, Australia. He is also the Chair of the Permanent Committee on Ethics of the International Federation of Social Workers.

‘It is an interesting and informative read, one that comprises ten chapters which include case studies to illustrate key points for practice. The author examines "critical aspects of culture, values, ethics and the professions" and shows how both shared humanity and the rich variety of cultures contribute to a more dynamic way of understanding social work’s underpinning values and ethics…this book certainly merits the serious attention of under and post-graduate social work students, while experience practitioners and academics will certainly find it an essential read.’ – PSW

• 1. Introduction: Culture, Values and Ethics in Social Work and Human Services 2. The Implications of Culture for Social Work and Human Services 3. Professionalism and Ethics in Social Work and Human Services 4. Universal Values and Ethics 5. Cultural Difference in Values and Ethics 6. Pluralism and Ethics in Social Work and Human Services 7. Religion, Spirituality, Values and Ethics: Implications for Social Work and Human Services 8. Ethical Pluralism and the Democratic Urge 9. The Paradox of Value Difference and Ethical Pluralism 10. Embracing Diversity: Shared Humanity and Cultural Difference?

Richard Hugman is Professor of Social Work at the University of New South Wales, Australia. He is also the Chair of the Permanent Committee on Ethics of the International Federation of Social Workers.

‘It is an interesting and informative read, one that comprises ten chapters which include case studies to illustrate key points for practice. The author examines "critical aspects of culture, values, ethics and the professions" and shows how both shared humanity and the rich variety of cultures contribute to a more dynamic way of understanding social work’s underpinning values and ethics…this book certainly merits the serious attention of under and post-graduate social work students, while experience practitioners and academics will certainly find it an essential read.’ – PSW

• 1. Introduction: Culture, Values and Ethics in Social Work and Human Services 2. The Implications of Culture for Social Work and Human Services 3. Professionalism and Ethics in Social Work and Human Services 4. Universal Values and Ethics 5. Cultural Difference in Values and Ethics 6. Pluralism and Ethics in Social Work and Human Services 7. Religion, Spirituality, Values and Ethics: Implications for Social Work and Human Services 8. Ethical Pluralism and the Democratic Urge 9. The Paradox of Value Difference and Ethical Pluralism 10. Embracing Diversity: Shared Humanity and Cultural Difference?

Richard Hugman is Professor of Social Work at the University of New South Wales, Australia. He is also the Chair of the Permanent Committee on Ethics of the International Federation of Social Workers.

‘It is an interesting and informative read, one that comprises ten chapters which include case studies to illustrate key points for practice. The author examines "critical aspects of culture, values, ethics and the professions" and shows how both shared humanity and the rich variety of cultures contribute to a more dynamic way of understanding social work’s underpinning values and ethics…this book certainly merits the serious attention of under and post-graduate social work students, while experience practitioners and academics will certainly find it an essential read.’ – PSW

• 1. Introduction: Culture, Values and Ethics in Social Work and Human Services 2. The Implications of Culture for Social Work and Human Services 3. Professionalism and Ethics in Social Work and Human Services 4. Universal Values and Ethics 5. Cultural Difference in Values and Ethics 6. Pluralism and Ethics in Social Work and Human Services 7. Religion, Spirituality, Values and Ethics: Implications for Social Work and Human Services 8. Ethical Pluralism and the Democratic Urge 9. The Paradox of Value Difference and Ethical Pluralism 10. Embracing Diversity: Shared Humanity and Cultural Difference?