Journal of Comparative Social Welfare

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Journal of Comparative Social Welfare is a refereed international forum designed to promote interdisciplinary inquiry and research. It encompasses all scientific-academic fields dealing with social welfare including social work, social policy, social development and planning. It aims to: Seek interdisciplinary linkages that facilitate communications between social structures, organizations and academic disciplines; Promote comparative analysis as a valued method of social research; Synthesize theory and practice integrating empirical and qualitative Designs; Encourage intellectuals to think critically and act globally; Explore strategic policy and research directions that help mitigate cross-cultural issues; Strengthen international dialogue and disseminate information helpful to alleviate world social problems (AIDS, poverty, inequality, violence, oppression, disasters and other forms of dehumanization); Serve as a catalyst to promote international understanding, peace, human rights and social justice. This journal will replace its previous editions under the titles of Journal of International and Comparative Social Welfare (1984-1994) and New Global Development: JI&CSW (1995-2005).