Dilemmas of Planning and Self-Determination

Authors

Charles D. Cowger, University of Illinois

Abstract

Self-determination is examined as the premier social work value. It is argued in this paper that the positive or negative impact of planning is dependent on who is planning what for whom, and that not planning may be a more serious threat to self-determination than planning.

Recommended Citation

Cowger, Charles D. (1976) "Dilemmas of Planning and Self-Determination," The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare: Vol. 3: Iss. 5, Article 6.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15453/0191-5096.1147
Available at: https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/jssw/vol3/iss5/6