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PROGRESS!
 he social work profession was
forged in the cauldron of change that was a hallmark
of the 19th century. At the beginning of the century, Americans possessed a world view
that saw God and religion as both the purpose and cause of most life events. Gradually
this view changed, and by the end of the century most Americans had a more secular and
humanistic view of the world. Religion was still important but the belief that society
could be shaped and even improved through the new discoveries of science and technology
was widely accepted. The emergence of social work is a piece of this larger story. |
