Description
Book SynopsisAuthoritative coverage of social work policy and practice from a global perspective In order for social and economic justice to flourish globally, a greater understanding of practice and policy efforts from around the world is essential for today''s professional in the human services.
International Social Work Policy and Practice: Practical Insights and Perspectives provides practitioners and students with contemporary examples and thought-provoking activities to promote in-depth insight and analysis of global social welfare issues such as poverty and the environment.
Thorough and practical, this book examines social work policy and practice within the context of global interdependence and culturally appropriate modes of everyday practice. Its country-by-country coverage includes Peru, Mongolia, Portugal, Malawi, Costa Rica, and South Africa, following a consistent structure that, in addition to offering real-life examples, delves into the theoretical un
Table of Contents
About the Editors.
About the Contributors.
Preface.
Acknowledgments.
1. International Social Work Education and Practice (Dennis D. Long).
2. Perspectives on the Relevance of Examples of International Practice and Policy (Dennis D. Long).
3. Ethical Principles and Processes (Carolyn J. Tice).
4. Portugal: An International Field Education Experience (Carolyn J. Tice).
5. Mongolia: A Focus on Community Practice (Carolyn J. Tice).
6. South Africa: Conducting Research with a Population at Risk (Ann Dinan).
7. Costa Rica: A Cultural Study Tour (Lisa E. Cox).
8. An Appalachian Example: Issues of Social and Economic Justice (Susan Kiss Sarnoff).
9. Malawi and AIDS: Examining Diversity and Populations at Risk (Diana Rowan).
10. Peru: A Focus on Individual Practice (Blanca M. Ramos, Mery L. Botton, and Gary A. Wright).
11. Lessons Learned from International Practice and Policy (Dennis D. Long and Carolyn J. Tice).
Author Index.
Subject Index.