This book provides a historical approach to the study of the Settlement House movement in relation to developments in social welfare and the profession of social work across a range of nations.

It examines the interconnections between the Settlement House movement, other social and professional movements and social research.

Looking at the development of the Settlement House movement across different national, cultural, and social boundaries, contributors show that by understanding its impact, we can better understand the wider development of social policy, social research and the social work profession.