摘要：The year 2008 is nearing its end. If nothing else, the year has been a wild roller-coaster ride. Considering the global economic woes, continuing armed conflicts, energy and climate crises, and the United State’s historic presidential election, the future certainly presents social work with both challenges and opportunities.
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