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| DOI | 10.1177/026455054900501905 |
| Published date | 01 January 1949 |
| Date | 01 January 1949 |
| Subject Matter | Articles |
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Outlines of Law for Social Workers, by A. C. L. Morrison,
relating to Masters and Servants will enable the social
C.B.E., and E. L. Thackray, LL.M. (London). Butter-
worker to advise applicants as to the pros and cons of a
worth &
Company (10s. 6d., postage 10d.)..
position which may have arisen, or advise on a course of
In presenting this most valuable work the. authors make
action in appropriate cases.
it quite clear at the outset that it is &dquo; not a text book,
All readers connected with social welfare are familiar
but is intended to be a handbook for social workers who
with those who seek help or assistance in solving problems
constantly find themselves faced with the task of helping
arising from the inability to meet financial commitments.
people in difficulties which raise some legal question or
Such problems often need expert attention, but the
other.&dquo;
definitions, legal position and procedure as outlined in
The rapid development and growth of the Social
the chapters on Hire Purchase, Loans, etc., will be of great
Services, with the accompanying legislation, no doubt
assistance in helping &dquo; clients &dquo; to sort out their finances
presented a problem to the writers when considering the
and maybe preserve their rights.
subject matter to be included in the volume, and they are
No work relating to Social Service would be complete
to be complimented on the field of social work covered
without reference to the recent legislation relating to
by the twenty chapters in the book.
Social Security. The main provisions are dealt with under
Mr. A. C. L. Morrison, formerly senior Chief Clerk of
the headings of National Assistance, Social Insurance,
the Metropolitan Magistrates’ Courts and Mr. E. L.
Family Allowances, and the Health Service. The duties
Thackray, Solicitor of the Supreme Court and a pioneer
of the respective &dquo; Authorities &dquo; are clearly defined and
worker in the setting up of the Free Legal...
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