Arthur James Todd was one of the leading social workers of his day, and his writings on the subject remain influential to this day. The Scientific Spirit and Social Work, first published in 1919, is a landmark work that advocated for a more scientific approach to social welfare. Drawing on the latest research in psychology and anthropology, Todd argued for a more holistic and evidence-based approach to addressing social problems. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and theory of social work. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.