{"product_id":"social-work-and-social-welfare-9780205502295","title":"Social Work and Social Welfare","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten with an emphasis on CSWE’s 2008 EPAs, this introductory text demonstrates social work as a profession in the context of the American social welfare system. It illustrates how social work and social welfare require collaborative efforts in advancing social and economic well-being.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContents Preface 1. Social Work as a Profession A Profession Defined Would you enjoy a career in Social Work? Social Work Defined Core Competency: Human Rights and Justice Social Work in Relation to Social Welfare Possible Careers in Social Work Social Work with Individuals Social Work with Families Social Work with Groups Social Work with Communities Social Workers in Administration Social Workers in Policy Practice Core Competency: Policy Practice Social Workers in Research Social Work in Relation to Other Professions Social Work: A Values-based Profession Values Core Competency: Professional Identity Ethics Competence in Relation to Diversity and Individual Dignity Core Competency: Diversity in Practice Social Justice and Human Rights Strengths and Empowerment Baccalaureate Social Work Education The Future of Social Work Chapter Summary PRACTICE TEST MySocialWorkLab 2. Theoretical and Conceptual Models of Social Work The Complexity of Social Work Theory and Practice Human Behavior and the Social Environment Multidimensional View: The Biopsychosocial Model of HBSE Biological Domain Psychological Domain Core Competency: Human Behavior Social Domain Core Competency: Diversity in Practice Expanding Our Perspective: The Spiritual and Physical Domains Core Competency: Practice Contexts Systems Theory and Social Work Practice The Strengths Perspective in Social Work Practice Chapter Summary Practice Test MySocialWorkLab 3. Basic Concepts in Social Welfare Social Welfare: A Conceptualization Core Competency: Human rights and Justice Ideological Input Economic Institutions Core Competency: Practice Contexts Political Institutions Core Competency: Policy Practice Social Institutions Outcome: Societal Well-Being Core Competency: Critical Thinking Chapter Summary Practice Test MySocialWorkLab 4. Generalist Social Work Practice Roles and Functions of Social Work Core Competency: Diversity in Practice The Nature of Helping Relationships Core Competency: Professional Identity Diversity and Cultural Competency Core Competency: Ethical Practice Engagement Data Collection and Assessment Core Competency: Research Based Practice Family Assessments Group Assessments Organization and Community Assessment Planning and Contracting Intervention in Generalist Social Work Generalist Social Work with Individuals Generalist Social Work with Families Generalist Social Work with Groups Generalist Social Work with Organizations and Communities Termination Chapter Summary Practice Test MySocialWorkLab 5. Social Work and Social Justice: Diversity, Difference, and Oppression Chapter Outline Human Difference and Diversity Core Competency: Critical Thinking Diverse Peoples of the United States Major Social Groups in the United States Core Competency: Diversity in Practice Core Competency: Human Rights and Justice Organizing Principals of Diversity and Difference in Society Social Groups Inequality: Discrimination and Prejudice Inequality: Domination and Subordination Identity Core Competency: Practice Contexts Oppression, Power and Privilege The Lived Experience of Oppression: “The isms” Racism Ethnocentrism Xenophobia Classism Sexism Homophobia and Heterosexism Ableism Social Work and Social Justice Empowering Practices: Social Justice in Action Practice Focus: Strengths-Based Practice Chapter Summary Practice Test MySocialWorkLab 6: History of Social Work and Social Welfare The Beginnings of a U.S. Social Welfare System Caring for the Poor: Poverty and the Workhouse The Central Role of Organized Religion and The First Amendment The Influence of American philanthropy Industrialization of America The Poor Laborer The Antipauper Movement The Growth of Private Nonprofit Agencies for the Poor The Development of Charity Organization Societies Core Competency: Professional Identity The Progressive Era Core Competency: Human Behavior The Social Advocacy of Women and the Settlement Houses Business Charitable Contributions: The Growth of Community Chests and Service Clubs The Great Depression and Creation of a National Social Welfare System The Great Depression The New Deal The Role of Social Work in the New Deal Successes and Failures of the New Deal Core Competency: Ethical Practice Lyndon B. Johnson and the Great Society The Great Society Nixon and the Federal Social Welfare Partnership The Women’s Movement Impact of the Civil Rights and Women’s Movements on Professional Social Work Core Competency: Insert Margin Note 6.4 Reagan and New Federalism The First President Bush: George H.W. Bush Bill Clinton and Welfare Reform Developments in Social Work Social Welfare Developments: 2000-Present Chapter Summary Practice Test MySocialWorkLab 7: Poverty and Social Welfare Introduction to Poverty Definition and Causes of Poverty Defining and Measuring Poverty Federal Poverty Thresholds and Guidelines Current Federal Poverty Thresholds: Problems and Alternatives Core Competency: Social Policy Who are the Poor? Demographic Trends in Poverty Causes of Poverty Economic System Factors: Work, Income, and the Labor Market Education and “Human Capital” Oppression and Discrimination Core Competency: Human Rights The Impact of Changing Family Structures Core Competency: Critical Thinking The “Culture of Poverty” Publicly Funded Services to the Poor Social Insurance Programs Unemployment Insurance Workers’ Compensation Public Assistance Programs Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) Core Competency: Practice Contexts Supplemental Security Income General Assistance Current Issues in Public Assistance: A Critical Analysis of Welfare Reform Food and Shelter Programs Food Stamps The Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Public Housing and Section 8 Housing Assistance Contributions of Business and the Private Nonprofit Sector to Housing Current Shelter Issues: The Homeless Other Publicly Funded Programs in American Social Welfare Chapter Summary Practice Test MySocialWorkLab 8: Health, Healthcare and Medical Social Work Social Workers in the Healthcare Profession Major Health Problems Heart Disease Cancer Obesity Asthma ","brand":"Pearson Education (US)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49524627308887,"sku":"9780205502295","price":156.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/social-work-and-social-welfare-9780205502295","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}