What is meant by a situation, a problem, and a case within the framework of practical social work? What does social diagnostics mean, and which methods are useful and applicable at what times? Social diagnostics is a central component of social work practice. In the 4th, updated edition, Peter Pantucek-Eisenbacher presents established as well as further developed methods. The Inclusion Chart is available in its 4th version. Foundations for the diagnostics of the social sphere and numerous features, such as software solutions, conversation prompts, and interpretation guidelines for the network map or the biographical timeline, are introduced. This volume offers fundamental discussions as well as valuable tools for practice, thus providing an easy entry into social diagnostics.