Books of socialwork

14 of the Best Books and Articles on: Social Work

as selected by Questia librarians

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   Handbook of Social Work Practice with Vulnerable and Resilient Populations » Read Now

   by Alex Gitterman. 910 pgs.

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   Why do some people collapse under certain life conditions, while others remain relatively unscathed? What accounts for the marked variations in people's responses to stress and adversity? The second edition of this groundbreaking how-to guide has been extensively updated to reflect the field's...

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   Why do some people collapse under certain life conditions, while others remain relatively unscathed? What accounts for the marked variations in people's responses to stress and adversity? The second edition of this groundbreaking how-to guide has been extensively updated to reflect the field's growing understanding of the importance of resiliency and protective factors -- the positive poles of the human experience -- and the importance of their role in forming balanced assessments and responsive interventions. Individual chapters explore such problems as AIDS, chronic physical illness, depression, addiction, homelessness, divorce, and abuse. This new edition goes beyond the pathology explanatory model to stress such factors as courage, coping, and resourcefulness, and includes new chapters on such topics as crime victims and victim services, the death of a parent, gay and lesbian persons, single parenthood, and women of color.

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   International Handbook on Social Work Theory and Practice » Read Now

   by Nazneen S. Mayadas, Thomas D. Watts, Doreen Elliott, Phyllida Parsloe. 470 pgs.

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   Social work originates from humanitarian, religious, and democratic ideals and philosophies, and has universal applications to meet human needs arising from personal-societal interactions. Professional social workers are dedicated to service for the welfare and self-fulfillment of human beings; to...

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   Social work originates from humanitarian, religious, and democratic ideals and philosophies, and has universal applications to meet human needs arising from personal-societal interactions. Professional social workers are dedicated to service for the welfare and self-fulfillment of human beings; to the disciplined use of scientific knowledge regarding human and societal behavior; to the development of resources to meet individual, group, national, and international needs and aspirations; and to the achievement of social justice. This handbook raises issues such as, Are there globally recognized values of social work? Is there a model of international practice that is applicable across the range of interventions--micro to mezzo to macro? Do social workers have a professional identity which unites them the world over? This handbook covers the five continents of the globe by presenting the state of the art theory and practice of social work within selected countries which have a legacy of social work, either imported from the west or indigenously developed within the country. In the context of conditions prevalent in these countries the handbook highlights the constant challenges facing social workers and social work organizations to meet the needs of the individuals and societies they service.

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   Practising Social Work » Read Now

   by Christopher Hanvey, Terry Philpot. 208 pgs.

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   Social Work Values and Ethics » Read Now

   by Frederic G. Reamer. 247 pgs.

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   In response to the new Code of Ethics adopted in 1997 by the National Association of Social Workers, Frederic G. Reamer has written a completely updated edition of his classic work, exploring the implications of the new code for fulfilling social works enduring commitment to vulnerable and oppressed...

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   In response to the new Code of Ethics adopted in 1997 by the National Association of Social Workers, Frederic G. Reamer has written a completely updated edition of his classic work, exploring the implications of the new code for fulfilling social works enduring commitment to vulnerable and oppressed populations. Taking into account the expansion of the number of ethical guidelines (from 70 to 160), this second edition includes:
   - A discussion of the conceptual foundations of each of six core values considered to be the basis of social work ethics;
   - Additional material on confidentiality and privacy;
   - Vignettes accompanying many of the codes guidelines, helping to explain in practical terms the reasoning behind each one;
   - A comprehensive overview of the issues of social work misconduct and malpractice.

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   Professional Ideologies and Preferences in Social Work: A Global Study » Read Now

   by John Dixon, John Gal, Idit Weiss. 240 pgs.

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   Weiss, Gal, Dixon, and their contributors provide the first large-scale cross-national and cross-cultural examination of the views and the perceptions of social workers through this analysis of graduating social worker students on the threshold of their careers in social work. They identify and...

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   Weiss, Gal, Dixon, and their contributors provide the first large-scale cross-national and cross-cultural examination of the views and the perceptions of social workers through this analysis of graduating social worker students on the threshold of their careers in social work. They identify and analyze the graduating social work students' attitudes towards the sources of social distress, the preferred ways to deal with social problems, the goals of social work, and their professional preferences with regard to client groups, types of professional activity, and place of work.

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   Nature of Work and Future of the Social Work Profession, in Social Work » Read Now

   by Michael Reisch, Stephen H. Gorin. 14 pgs.

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   ...Nature of Work and Future of the Social Work Profession by Michael Reisch , Stephen H. Gorin Social work practice and education long have...and the nature of work for the...
   
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   Human Services Management: Organizational Leadership in Social Work Practice » Read Now

   by David M. Austin. 513 pgs.

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   Human services management occurs in nonprofit, governmental, and for-profit sectors and involves a wide variety of organizational structures. These diverse conditions shape the effort to produce and project services that directly affect the quality of life of individuals, families, and communities...

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   Human services management occurs in nonprofit, governmental, and for-profit sectors and involves a wide variety of organizational structures. These diverse conditions shape the effort to produce and project services that directly affect the quality of life of individuals, families, and communities through social welfare, health and mental health, criminal justice, and educational services. David Austin begins with an examination of the historical development and distinctive characteristics of human service organizations, the variety of organizational and program structures at play, and the connection of individual service organizations with service delivery networks. He then examines of the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholder constituencies, including service users, service personnel (especially service professionals), funders, executives, and policy boards. The final two chapters discuss two organizational processes: accountability for effectiveness and dealing with organizational changes.

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   Science and Social Work: A Critical Appraisal » Read Now

   by Stuart A. Kirk, William J. Reid. 269 pgs.

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   Science and Social Work is a critical appraisal of the strategies and methods that have been used to develop knowledge for social work practice. It identifies the major ways in which social workers have drawn upon scientific knowledge and techniques, placing each one in historical perspective by...

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   Science and Social Work is a critical appraisal of the strategies and methods that have been used to develop knowledge for social work practice. It identifies the major ways in which social workers have drawn upon scientific knowledge and techniques, placing each one in historical perspective by explaining the nature of the problems it was designed to solve and the philosophical, political, and practical questions it raised. Kirk and Reid offer a balanced appraisal of the promises, accomplishments, and limits of such approaches, demonstrating how the fruits of scientific research can aid clinical practice with individuals, families and groups.

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   Issues in Social Work: A Critical Analysis » Read Now

   by Roland G. Meinert, John T. Pardeck, William P. Sullivan. 190 pgs.

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   An analysis of the key contemporary concerns in social work theory.
   
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    Social Theory, Social Change and Social Work » Read Now

    by Nigel Parton. 240 pgs.

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    Social work is currently experiencing an important period of change - in its priorities, organization and daily practices. This book considers issues of central significance to everyone interested in the theory, policy, and practice of social work.
    
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    The Empowerment Approach to Social Work Practice: Building the Beloved Community » Read Now

    by Judith A. B. Lee. 517 pgs.

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    First published in 1994, this book was hailed as a cutting-edge, theory-driven report from the front-line trenches in the battle for social justice. Both clinical and community oriented and written from a global perspective, it presents clients speaking for themselves alongside reports of prominent...

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    First published in 1994, this book was hailed as a cutting-edge, theory-driven report from the front-line trenches in the battle for social justice. Both clinical and community oriented and written from a global perspective, it presents clients speaking for themselves alongside reports of prominent social work educators. This new edition puts greater emphasis on "how-to" skills in working with people toward their own empowerment and stresses multiculturalism. A new chapter identifies worldwide issues of oppression such as abuse of women and children and neglect of the mentally ill.

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    Social Work and the Courts: A Casebook » Read Now

    by Daniel Pollack. 269 pgs.

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    Social Work and the Courts is a collection of important and cutting-edge court decisions in the field of human services. Pollack presents an array of legal cases in everyday language, with clear explanation of the facts and issues, and in-depth examination of the reasoning and implications of each...

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    Social Work and the Courts is a collection of important and cutting-edge court decisions in the field of human services. Pollack presents an array of legal cases in everyday language, with clear explanation of the facts and issues, and in-depth examination of the reasoning and implications of each verdict. With updates throughout, this second edition includes the most significant, timely, and relevant cases, paying particular attention to recent rulings in foster care and child welfare. The dissection and analysis of these influential cases makes this volume an excellent teaching tool and an essential resource for both social workers and policy makers.

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    Social Work: Search for Identity » Read Now

    by Leslie Leighninger. 252 pgs.

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    Acknowledgments Introduction The 1920s: Diversity and the Beginnings of Professionalism In Search of Professional Standards: Changes in the AASW Membership Requirements Social Workers and Political Action: AASW Involvement in Social Planning During the Depression Social Work and Public Service:...

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    Acknowledgments Introduction The 1920s: Diversity and the Beginnings of Professionalism In Search of Professional Standards: Changes in the AASW Membership Requirements Social Workers and Political Action: AASW Involvement in Social Planning During the Depression Social Work and Public Service: Efforts toward a Professional Public Welfare Program Confusion and Consolidation: Professional Identification During World War II Public Service vs. Professional Standards: Conflict in Social Work Education in the 1940s Broadening the Knowledge Base: Social Work's Use of Social Science in the 1950s Attempts at Unity: Formation of the National Association of Socal Workers Conclusion Bibliographical Note Bibliography Index

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    Tackling Social Exclusion » Read Now

    by John Pierson. 256 pgs.

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