Martin Davies brings together contributors from a range of universities and practice backgrounds to provide incisive perspectives on this complex field. One half of a unique duet of texts, this book e
In this text for students and professionals, Blok (social work studies, NHL University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands) examines the various components and processes that make up the field of soc
Social work with children and families is constantly in the headlines and social workers' decisions are subject to ever increasing scrutiny at all levels. This aspirational book supports students and
Social work with children and families is constantly in the headlines and social workers' decisions are subject to ever increasing scrutiny at all levels. This aspirational book supports students and
Gast, a trainer and consultant in the social care and criminal justice fields, and Patmore, a social worker, trainer, and practice assessor, provide a guide for social workers, students, managers, pra
Now in its sixth edition, this popular student-friendly introduction to program evaluation provides social workers with a sound conceptual understanding of how to use basic evaluation techniques in th
Grounded Theory (GT) is one of the oldest and most often used forms of qualitative research. Unlike other methods, GT is used to develop theory. Grounded Theory has great potential for social work be
All social work students study theory and undertake practice placements. Integrating the two – so that each informs the other – is both essential and notoriously tricky. This accessible bo
Social work education programs, at all levels, are challenged to enhance their research culture and infrastructure. Since the 1991 NIMH-supported Task Force on Social Work Research report called for i
Doctoral education in social work is said to be in crisis. While there is a glut of available programs, there is a shortage of doctoral graduates for faculty positions in social work education requiri
Introduces basic components of working with people–observation, assessment, communication, and intervention Working with People presents an engaging discussion of the theoretical foundation of
Skills for Human Service Practice: Working with Individuals, Groups and Communities, 2e covers all the skills and theoretical frameworks that beginning practitioners and students in Human Services nee
This collection of case studies by design educators critically explores the current practice of community-engaged learning in architecture, landscape design, and urban planning, radically revising the
It is one thing to do social work research, but quite another to disseminate the results and ensure their effective utilization by practitioners out in the field working with clients. Just as importan
This unique textbook explores practice-based research (PBR), using numerous practice examples to actively encourage and engage students and practitioners to embrace research as a meaningful support fo
This analysis of the relationship between federal and regional governments and the voluntary sector in Canada examines the resurgence of cooperation between public and private, non-profit organization
This interesting and timely study on internal philanthropic activity in India examines the attempts by elites within the country to bridge the gap between the rich, the beneficiaries of the nation's t
While teaching in Ghana in 1994-96, Kreitzer (social work, U. of Calgary) became uncomfortably aware that she was part of the professional imperialism she had read about--promulgating Western ideas ab
Social workers take pride in their commitment to social and economic justice, peace, and human rights, and in their responses to related inequalities and social problems. At a time when economic globa
