Synopsis This book is an outcome of the active association of the authors with the teaching and research in the field of social work and allied areas. Social work is aimed at remedying psycho-social problems which exist in the relationship between the individual and his environment. It also finds out the ways of better living and continuous progressive development in society. This book attempts to place together in a readily available form the spectrum of conceptual view influencing the minds of social workers thereby achieving the desired goal of expanding and strengthening the theoretical base of social work. This book will be of immense help to the students, social workers and teaching community.