“we certainly do not want to abolish power, that would be abolishing life itself, but we need a new orientation toward it.”
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Mary Parker Follett
Mary Parker Follett was an outstanding social worker, born on September 3, 1868, and died on December 18, 1933. Known for her innovative social work methods and leadership, she had a profound impact on the development of modern social work. more
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