This paper is a critique of a publication concerning the role of ethnic analysis in social work intervention. The author of the latter makes the point that social work education needs to put more emphasis on environmental and ethnic considerations when designing treatment modalities. The stages presented for developing principles for practice are examined, as are other concerns relating to course content, the "ethnic experience," group self identity, dialectical and language diversity, etc. The author recommends that the described approach be used by practitioners who work with all non-mainstream groups. (SJL)