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Social Work: A Profession of Many Faces, 12/E
ISBN-10: 0205636837
ISBN-13: 9780205636839
Publisher: Pearson
Copyright: 2010
Format: Cloth; 608 pp
Published: 03/17/2009
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This best-selling text continues to offer a comprehensive introduction to the field of social work with a unique focus on the diverse groups to whom social workers provide services; including children, older adults, disabled persons, and members of minority racial and ethnic groups.
It covers the emergence of the profession of social work, career oportunities for social workers, and the values and competencies required of social workers.
Timely issues that this edition addresses include the following: the events of 9/11 and their dramatic influence on human services in the United States; the United States involvement in Middle East warfare; the physical and emotional damage to individuals involved in Middle East warfare; and the 2000 Census---how substantial changes in the U.S. population suggest a need for realignment of social services.
Features
- Covers the emergence of the profession of social work, career opportunities for social workers, values and competencies required of social workers, and social work with diverse populations.
- Includes separate chapters on the diverse groups to whom social workers provide services, including ethnic and racial minorities, gays, lesbians and bisexuals, women, people with disabilities, and the elderly.
- Discusses the special needs of those living in rural populations, and the current urban and suburban crises caused by deadly gangs (such as the Columbine massacre of April 1999 in Littleton, Colorado).
- Includes a powerful and informative chapter on social work practice with Muslims in America, a vulnerable population in the aftermath of September 11, 2001 (Ch. 18).
- Integrates up-to-date statistics throughout the text, reflecting data from the 2000 Census.
- Features recently revised chapters on social work with women and social work in rural areas (Chs. 11 & 16).
- Includes case materials to help students apply conceptual materials (Chs. 5, 7 & throughout).
- Covers urban, suburban, and international terrorist gangs (first to identify al-Qaeda as a gang).
New To This Edition
- A new section of the book. “Contemporary Issues Facing Social Workers” provides six chapters that support instructors introducing students to some issues, challenges, and rewards they might expect to experience if they enter the profession of social work. (Chs. 10-15)
- A new chapter, “Spirituality in a Secular Profession,” surfaces a contemporary issue often downplayed in social work education. It introduces some of the issues experienced by students, social workers, and clients who often have strong religious or spiritual beliefs, yet are obligated in a secular profession to not impose their beliefs on others. Should spiritual and religious cultural competence be required of social workers? (Ch. 10)
- Chapter 11 has been updated to examine the challenge faced in balancing “Social Work’s Dual Focus on Solving and Preventing Problems.”
- A new chapter addressing a highly controversial political issue, “Social Work Practice with Immigrants, Refugees, and Unaccompanied Minors,” that is impacting a substantial segment of the U.S. population. The chapter is a springboard for class discussion regarding the impact of immigration policies ranging from individuals and families to social policy considerations. (Ch. 14)
- A completely revised chapter focusing on “Social Work Practice with Older Adults,” the most rapidly growing vulnerable population group in the U.S.. (Ch. 19)
- A new chapter. Two leading Native American educators have prepared a chapter entitled “Social Work Practice with Indigenous Peoples and Tribal Communities.” (Ch. 23)
- A completely revised chapter on “Social Work Practice with African Americans.” (Ch. 25)
- Extensive editing throughout the book to provide many chapters that are realistic in length for a one class session assignment and basis for discussion.
Table of Contents
Preface
part one
A Social Worker Makes a Difference
chapter 1 A Child Welfare Case: The Social Worker in Action
PREFATORY COMMENT
Demetria’s First Case
CONCLUDING COMMENT
part two
Social Work in U.S. Society
chapter 2 Social Welfare: A Response to Human Need
PREFATORY COMMENT
Social Welfare Programs
The Evolution of Social Welfare
Social Welfare in the Early 2000s
The Successes and Failures of
Human Service Programs
CONCLUDING COMMENT
KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS
SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES
ENDNOTES
chapter 3 Social Work: A Comprehensive Helping Profession
PREFATORY COMMENT
The Central Themes Underpinning Social Work
The Mission of Social Work
Defining Social Work
Social Work Practice Approaches
Social Workers: Their Many Faces
CONCLUDING COMMENT
KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS
SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES
ENDNOTES
chapter 4 The Emergence of Social Work as a Profession
PREFATORY COMMENT
Social Work as a Profession: A Historical Perspective
Social Work Confronts a Disaster: Evidence of a Maturing Profession
CONCLUDING COMMENT
KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS
SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES
ENDNOTES
part three
Social Work Career Options
chapter 5 Entry to the Social Work Profession
PREFATORY COMMENT
Issues in Social Work Preparation and Employment
Options for Human Service Practice
Levels of Professional Social Work Practice
CONCLUDING COMMENT
KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS
SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES
ENDNOTES
chapter 6 Fields of Social Work Practice
PREFATORY COMMENT
Aging
Alcohol and Substance Abuse
Child Welfare
Community/Neighborhood Work
Corrections/Criminal Justice
Disabilities (Physical and Mental)
Family Services
Income Maintenance
Medical and Health Care
Mental Health and Illness
Occupational or Industrial Social Work
Schools
Youth Services
CONCLUDING COMMENT
KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS
SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES
ENDNOTES
chapter 7 Settings for Social Work Practice
PREFATORY COMMENT
Characteristics of Practice Settings
Issues Affecting Agency-Based Practice
Issues in Private Practice
CONCLUDING COMMENT
KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS
SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES
ENDNOTES
chapter 8 Values and Ethics in Social Work
PREFATORY COMMENT
The Nature of Values
The Place of Values in Social Work
Social Values in U.S. Society
Values Held by Social Workers
Areas of Practice Addressed by the NASW Code of Ethics
Illustrations of Values and Ethics Operating in Social Work Practice
CONCLUDING COMMENT
KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS
SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES
ENDNOTES
chapter 9 Identifying the Knowledge and Skills Required for Social Work Practice
PREFATORY COMMENT
The Universal Social Work Competencies
Frequently Utilized Social Work Competencies
Competencies Occasionally Needed by Social Workers
Low Utilization Competencies for Most Social Workers
CONCLUDING COMMENT
KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS
SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES
ENDNOTES
part four
Contemporary Issues Facing Social Work and Social Workers
chapter 10 Spirituality in a Secular Profession
PREFATORY COMMENT
Historical Context of Spirituality in the Human Services
Social Work Education and Spirituality/Religion
Religion and Spirituality in Cultural Competence
Spirituality and Religion in Professional Practice
A Case Vignette: Christian’s Spiritual Challenge
CONCLUDING COMMENT
KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS
SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES
ENDNOTES
chapter 11 Social Work’s Dual Focus on Solving and Preventing Problems
PREFATORY COMMENT
The Social Worker’s Role in Problem Solving
The Social Worker’s Role in Problem Prevention
Balancing Problem Solving with Problem Prevention
CONCLUDING COMMENT
KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS
SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES
ENDNOTES
chapter 12 Social Work’s Role in Addressing Terrorism
PREFATORY COMMENT
Examples of Terrorism
Terrorism and Terrorist Gangs
Social Workers and Work with Gangs
Types of Gangs
Micro Social Work Practice with Gangs
Macro Intervention with Domestic
Terrorist Gangs
CONCLUDING COMMENT
KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS
SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES
ENDNOTES
chapter 13 Social Work with U.S. Casualties of the Middle East Wars
PREFATORY COMMENT
Social Work with Soldiers and Veterans
Social Work with the Families of Soldiers and Veterans
Social Programs for Soldiers and Veterans
Social Work Practice during Reintegration Efforts
Special Considerations Regarding Today’s Victims of War
Social Work and the Prevention of War
CONCLUDING COMMENT
KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS
SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES
ENDNOTES
chapter 14 Social Work Practice with Immigrants, Refugees, and Unaccompanied Minors
PREFATORY COMMENT
Immigration Gateways
Social Work with Immigrants, Refugees, and Unaccompanied Minors
Immigrants and Refugees: Areas of Concern for Social Work Practitioners
Unaccompanied Minors: Areas of Concern for Social Workers
A Case Vignette
CONCLUDING COMMENT
KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS
SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES
ENDNOTES
chapter 15 Social Work Becoming a Global Profession
PREFATORY COMMENT
World Population Changes: Creating a Global Demand for Social Work in the Future
Social Welfare Programs: A Varied Response to Human Need
A Global Approach to Social Work
Employment in International Social Work
CONCLUDING COMMENT
KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS
SUGGESTED INFORMATION RESOURCES
ENDNOTES
part five
Social Work Practice with Vulnerable Populations
chapter 16 Social Work Practice with Women
PREFATORY COMMENT
Current Demographics
Health and Mental Health Risk Factors
Ecosystems Model
Intervention Strategies
Emerging Issues and Trends
CONCLUDING COMMENT
KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS
SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES
ENDNOTES
chapter 17 Social Work Practice with Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual People
PREFATORY COMMENT
Understanding the GLB Population
Ecosystems Framework
Macro Practice with Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual People
Micro Practice with Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual People
Emerging Issues and Trends
CONCLUDING COMMENT
KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS
SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES
ENDNOTES
chapter 18 Social Work Practice with Children and Youth
PREFATORY COMMENT
Current Demographics
The Ecosystems Model
Macro Considerations
CONCLUDING COMMENT
KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS
SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES
ENDNOTES
chapter 19 Social Work Practice with Older Adults
PREFATORY COMMENT
Demographic Factors Affecting Human Services for Older Adults
Ecosystems Model Analysis
Intervention Strategies with Older People
A Case Example of Social Work Practice with an Older Adult
Trends in Gerontological Social Work
CONCLUDING COMMENT
KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS
SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES
ENDNOTES
chapter 20 Social Work Practice with People with Disabilities
PREFATORY COMMENT
Defining Disability
Disability and the Minority Model
Societal Responses to Disability
The Ecosystems Model and People with Disabilities
Emerging Issues for Social Work Practice with People with Disabilities
CONCLUDING COMMENT
KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS
SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES
ENDNOTES
chapter 21 Social Work Practice with Muslims in the United States
PREFATORY COMMENT
A Preliminary Understanding of Islam
The Demographics of Muslims in the United States
Muslim Families
Common Cultural Values in Islamic Discourse
Structural Factors in the Social Environment
Historical Factors
Implications for Micro and Macro Practice
CONCLUDING COMMENT
KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS
SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES
ENDNOTES
chapter 22 Social Work Practice with Asian Americans
PREFATORY COMMENT
Selected Characteristics of the Asian American Population
Health and Mental Health Risk Factors
Ethnic Group Stressors
Service Systems
Micro Practice Perspectives
Ecosystems Model Framework
Macro Practice Perspectives
Emerging Issues
CONCLUDING COMMENT
KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS
SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES
ENDNOTES
chapter 23 Social Work Practice with Indigenous Peoples and Tribal Communities
PREFATORY COMMENT
Current Demographics
Key Social Issues
The Ecosystems Framework
Social Work with Native People: Case Examples
CONCLUDING COMMENT
KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS
SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES
ENDNOTES
chapter 24 Social Work Practice with Mexican Americans
PREFATORY COMMENT
Demographic Profile
Ecosystems Model
Micro Social Work Practice with Mexican Americans
Macro Social Work Practice with Mexican Americans
CONCLUDING COMMENT
KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS
SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES
ENDNOTES
chapter 25 Social Work Practice with African Americans
PREFATORY COMMENT
Current Population Demographics
Selected Social Issues
The Ecological Systems Model and African Americans: A Social Worker’s Perspective
Social Work Practice with African Americans: A Case Example
Competent Social Work Practice with African American Clients
Emerging Considerations for Work with African Americans
CONCLUDING COMMENT
KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS
SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES
ENDNOTES
chapter 26 Social Work Practice with Puerto Ricans
PREFATORY COMMENT
Current Demographics
Health and Mental Health Risk Factors
General Data on Health Care and Puerto Ricans
Beliefs and Practices That Influence Puerto Ricans’ Health
Ecosystems Perspective
Intervention Strategies
CONCLUDING COMMENT
KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS
SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES
ENDNOTES
part six
Social Workers in Action
chapter 27 Social Workers in Action: School Homicide and the Death Penalty
PREFATORY COMMENT
Planning Social Work Interventions
Mobilizing the Agency and Staff for Action
Preparing to Serve the Families and School
Mobilizing Related Mental Health Disciplines
Addressing Community Needs: Indirect and Prevention Tasks
The Case Continues
The Psychosocial Evaluation
The Report Is Challenged by the People
The Death Penalty Trial for Rita Gomez
A Social Worker’s Work Is Never Finished
CONCLUDING COMMENT
KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS
SUGGESTED INFORMATION SOURCES
ENDNOTES
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Subject Index
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