“A new chapter has been written in the European history of social work. This book is a rare and impressive testimony of a mostly neglected – or at least marginalized – part of it. Based on the specific ‘case’ of Yugoslavia, it provides surprising insights into the pre-, peri- and post-socialist condition(s) and developments of social work. And, like so often, one has to admit and acknowledge: this story is more complex, and more exciting, than a lot of people might think.” Susanne Maurer, Marburg University