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Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2008-05-16
Total Pages: 434
ISBN-13: 0470387424
DOWNLOAD EBOOKComprehensive Handbook of Social Work and Social Welfare, Volume 4: The Profession of Social Work features contributions from leading international researchers and practitioners and presents the most comprehensive, in-depth source of information on the field of social work and social welfare.
Author: Karen Marlaine Sowers
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Published: 2008
Total Pages: 560
ISBN-13: 9780471769972
DOWNLOAD EBOOKV. 1. The profession of social work -- v. 2. Human behavior in the social environment -- v. 3. Social work practice -- v. 4. Social policy and policy practice.
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Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2008-05-16
Total Pages: 601
ISBN-13: 047022259X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKComprehensive Handbook of Social Work and Social Welfare, Volume 2: The Profession of Social Work features contributions from leading international researchers and practitioners and presents the most comprehensive, in-depth source of information on the field of social work and social welfare.
Author: James Midgley
Publisher: SAGE
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 570
ISBN-13: 9780761915614
DOWNLOAD EBOOKComprises 33 papers grouped under five themes: The Nature of social policy; The History of social policy; Social policy and the social services; The Political economy of social policy; and International and future perspectives on social policy.
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Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2008-05-16
Total Pages: 697
ISBN-13: 0470222638
DOWNLOAD EBOOKComprehensive Handbook of Social Work and Social Welfare, Volume 3: The Profession of Social Work features contributions from leading international researchers and practitioners and presents the most comprehensive, in-depth source of information on the field of social work and social welfare.
Author: James Midgley
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 625
ISBN-13: 1412950775
DOWNLOAD EBOOK'The Handbook of Social Policy' is a comprehensive examination of the development, implementation and impact of social policy. The contributors document the substantial body of knowledge about government social policies and their driving forces.
Author: Kathleen McInnis-Dittrich
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Published: 1994
Total Pages: 212
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKUsing interesting case studies and avoiding cumbersome policy "lingo," Kathleen McInnis-Dittrich presents a truly different policy book: one that looks at social welfare policy through the eyes of the social work practitioner. By integrating policy and practice, the author shows how policy is an important part of social work practice.
Author: Cynthia J. Rocha
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2007-04-20
Total Pages: 224
ISBN-13: 0471752207
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA concise overview of the policy practice information social workers need to advocate for policy changes within an organization and at local, state, and national levels Given the nature of their work, social workers must understand social problems and the ways social welfare policies are established. Written by a leading expert in social work policy, Essentials of Social Work Policy Practice presents specific tactics for policy practice as well as instructions on how to implement it at several different organizational and government levels. Focusing on developing skills, Essentials of Social Work Policy Practice is a practical resource that includes step-by-step guidelines for putting a plan into action and working efficiently within a system. Techniques are presented for handling a number of related topics including effective interpersonal communication and participation, utilizing technology and the media in policy practice, creating change within organizations, and many more. As part of the Essentials of Social Work Practice series, this book is an indispensable resource that offers a concise yet thorough overview of policy practice, numerous tips for best practices, and valuable advice that must be at one's fingertips to practice knowledgeably, effectively, and ethically. Each chapter features numerous callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, case examples, and extensive illustrative material, as well as vignettes that promote critical thinking around policy practice planning.
Author: Jessica A. Ritter
Publisher: Cognella Academic Publishing
Published: 2019-01-15
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ISBN-13: 9781516527380
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe second edition of Social Work Policy Practice: Changing Our Community, Nation, and the World demystifies policymaking for social work students and demonstrates why policy practice is a critical dimension of social work. The text provides a comprehensive introduction to political advocacy, the political process, and how laws are enacted to inspire social work students to enter the field with a mind for political advocacy and social justice. The book is divided into three parts. In Part I, students learn a brief history of social welfare legislation in the United States and the role of social workers in policy development. Part II provides concrete information on how policies become law. It includes an overview of the levels and branches of government, in-depth descriptions of the policy change process, and various strategies advocates employ to enact change. Part III consists of real-world stories of advocates and advocacy organizations that have attempted to change policies on behalf of vulnerable populations. This edition includes up-to-date information regarding policy issues in child welfare, aging, healthcare, mental health, poverty and income equality, rights for racial minorities, and immigration. New material addresses policy issues pertaining to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, and the #MeToo and #BlackLivesMatter social movements. Engaging and accessible, Social Work Policy Practice is an ideal resource for courses that introduce policymaking to students of social work.
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Published: 2008
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ISBN-13: 9781780341637
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFeatures contributions from leading international researchers and practitioners and presents the most comprehensive, in-depth source of information on the field of social work and social welfare.
