Pt. 1. Exploring theoretical frameworks for social work. Emerging ethnicities as a theoretical framework for social work -- Ethnic sensitivity: a theoretical framework for social work practice -- Multicultural organizational development -- Inclusive thinking and acting. Pt. 2. Community-oriented models of practice. The social pedagogical model in the multicultural society of Germany -- Social development as a model of social work practice: the experience of Zimbabwe -- Social work education with migrants and refugees in France. Pt. 3. Mainstreaming social work practice with diverse client groups. Linking our circles -- Minority ethnic elderly: ageing with care -- Lost in public care: the ethnic rights of ethnic minority children -- Mental health services to ethnic minorities: a global perspective. Pt. 4. Reclaiming heritages through social work practice. Making circles: renewing First Nations ways of helping -- A Maori social work construct -- Appropriateness of social work practice with communities of African origin.