References
- Abbott , Tony . 1981 . “Warfare Over Social Welfare” . The Bulletin , 7 April : 34 – 39 . See and subsequent correspondence
- All quotations and references that follow can be found in the original article and in the correspondence appearing under the heading “The Bulletin and Social Workers” which was published on April 28 , 1981 , pp. 36 – 37 .
- The Bulletin claimed that letters “cascaded” in following the original article. It would be interesting to know the criteria employed for selection of those to be published.
- It is interesting in this regard that Tony Abbott appeared to find it unnecessary to interview or consult with any practising social workers in the course of formulating his ‘analysis’.
- Woodroofe , Kathleen . 1962 . From Charity to Social Work , London : Routledge and Kegan Paul Ltd. . See for an excellent discussion of the fallacious nature of such a position