Ubuntu book now available for purchase by individuals and libraries

About the book

Published in Africa and written by African authors for the world, the reference book with textbook features titled Ubuntu in Social Services and Development in Africa – A Comprehensive Guide was prepared for lecturers and students of certificate, diploma, bachelor, master and doctoral courses for social workers, development workers, community workers, counsellors, psychologists, social welfare workers, social development workers, Indigenous workers, cultural service workers and social administrators.

How to cite this book

Mugumbate R., Zvomuya W., Abur W., Rankopo M. J., Diraditsile K., Maripe K., Bohwasi P. M., and Muzondo, E. (2025). Ubuntu in Social Services and Development in Africa: A Comprehensive Guide. Harare: Zivo Publishers.

Formats

The book is available in print and electronic formats to meet the ever changing needs of teaching and learning.

Chapters and appendices

Subjects/units/modules/courses suitable for this book

Chapter	Examples of subjects/units/modules/courses
CHAPTER 1: Africa’ philosophy for social services	Introduction to social work Introduction to human services Sociology Social welfare Social anthropology
CHAPTER 2: Ubuntu values and ethics	Social work ethics and values Research Fieldwork Ubuntu social work Social psychology Professional studies Counselling
CHAPTER 3: Theories of social services	Theories and models Theories of development Social welfare Integrated subjects Critical social work
CHAPTER 4: History of social services and social work in Africa	Development practice Indigenising/decolonising social work Social welfare Critical social work International social work
CHAPTER 5: Social services at different levels of society	Introduction to social work Social development Family work
CHAPTER 6: Botho as an organising precept for social services in Botswana: towards Africa’s perspectives	Ethics and values Community work Administration
CHAPTER 7: Ubuntu and social development in Africa	Social policy and legislation Developmental social work Introduction to social work and development Planning Developmental social welfare
CHAPTER 8: Community work and community development in Africa	Community work/social work with communities Group work/social work with groups Socio-economic development Community development
CHAPTER 9: Using Ubuntu outside Africa: insights, knowledge, values and strategies for the African diaspora	Refugees and migration studies Intercultural learning International social work
CHAPTER 10: Training and academic fieldwork for social services	Fieldwork Pedagogy Teaching and learning in social work and development Critical social work

Textbook features

This is a reference book with textbook features. Some of the features are shown in the illustration below.

Ordering from the publisher (print, ebook and chapters)

Please encourage your libraries to order this book as hardcopies or e-copies. The elibrary package is especially very good; it includes all pdfs and epubs of the full book and individual chapters and sections for placing in the elibrary for students to read or download. All currencies are acceptable and there are several payment methods to choose from.

Ordering print copies (libraries and individuals)

Ubuntu in Social Services and Development in Africa – A Comprehensive Guide [print paperback hardcopy version]

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Ordering elibrary package (libraries)

Ubuntu in Social Services and Development in Africa – A Comprehensive Guide [basic elibrary package]

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Ordering individual chapters (individuals)

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Free chapters to download

Chapters 1 and 8 are free and can be shared using the links below. You simply enter your details then place an order, the pdf will be emailed to your email account.

Chapter 1 Africa’s philosophy for social services_Ubuntu in Social and Development Services – A Comprehensive Guide

Chapter 8 Community Work and community development in Africa_ Ubuntu in Social and Development Services – A Comprehensive Guide

Other places to buy

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Mfundo Copies (Desk copies for lecturers)

If you are a lecturer, please request a full complimentary ebook to use for your teaching. Apply for a free ecopy using the form below or by replying to this email with details in the form.