Contradictions of Contemporary Society and Social Work Ethics

* Chauncey A. Alexander, ACSW, CAE, 8072 Driftwood Dr. Huntingdon Beach, CA 92646. The above is a paper delivered at the International Conference on Social Development in Canada, August 1984. ’~(3 polar and antagonistic forces T underlie the tensions reflected in the 1 theme of the International Federation of Social Work : Survival and Developmeant : Choices and R«ponsibilities : Challenges for Social Work. The onrushing economic Goliath of contemporary society often seems destined to pulverize the timerous social David of humanistic ethics.