Introduction to Social Work,9780205297610

Introduction to Social Work

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Edition: 8th
ISBN13: 9780205297610
ISBN10: 0205297617
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 1999-06-01
Publisher(s): Pearson College Div
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Summary

This text is a classic in the introductory market in social work. It presents both a historical perspective on the development of social work and current social work practice paradigms. It provides a broad overview of the field and profession of social work, and stresses the link between professional education and practice. Special consideration is given to such problems as welfare reform, gangs, drugs, battered women and children, AIDS, and depression in the elderly. The introductory theoretical base of the text highlights the trend toward the generalist perspective and model of practice.

Table of Contents

Preface xi
PART I Introduction
What Is Social Work?
1(14)
Social Welfare
3(1)
Social Work
4(4)
Distinguishing Characteristics of Social Work
8(2)
Sociology and Social Work
10(1)
Psychiatry and Social Work
11(1)
Psychology and Social Work
12(1)
Counseling and Social Work
12(1)
Social Work in the World Today
13(1)
Summary
14(1)
Selected References
14(1)
The Evolution of Social Welfare and Social Work in the United States
15(13)
Echoes of the Past
16(1)
European Roots
17(2)
Beginnings in the United States
19(2)
Public Assistance and Social Welfare Emerge
21(3)
Services of Volunteers
24(1)
Social Workers Appear
25(1)
Summary
26(1)
Selected References
26(2)
Education for Social Work
28(16)
Social Work Education
30(12)
Council on Social Work Education
42(1)
Summary
42(1)
Selected References
43(1)
PART II Social Work Practice
Generalist Practice and Introductory Theory
44(15)
Need for a Theoretical Framework
46(2)
Introductory Inner and Outer Forces Paradigm
48(3)
Additional Model Definition
51(1)
The Life Cycle and the Inner and Outer Forces Model
52(2)
Social Functioning
54(1)
Levels of Social Functioning
55(1)
A Base for Generalist Social Work Practice
56(1)
Summary
57(1)
Selected References
57(2)
Social Work Practice with Individuals
59(21)
Work with the Individual-A Generalist Approach
59(2)
Social Casework Defined
61(1)
History of Social Casework
61(1)
Contributions of Freud and Psychoanalysis
62(1)
The Practice Framework
63(4)
Methods of Social Casework
67(1)
Problems in Social Casework
68(1)
The Casework Process
69(8)
The Multisystems Approach
77(1)
Summary
78(1)
Selected References
78(2)
Social Work Practice with Groups
80(24)
Historical Developments
82(2)
Group Work Defined
84(2)
Group Work Models
86(4)
Formation of Groups
90(2)
Selection of Group Members
92(2)
Preparation of Group Members
94(1)
Structuring the Group
95(3)
Group Work Settings
98(3)
Summary
101(1)
Selected References
102(2)
Social Work Practice with Communities
104(16)
What Is Community Organization?
105(3)
Beginnings of Community Social Work
108(3)
Underlying Principles in Community Organization
111(1)
Community Social Work Processes
112(3)
Roles of the Community Organizer
115(2)
Case Summaries
117(1)
Summary
118(1)
Selected References
118(2)
Administration and Research
120(20)
Adminstration
121(10)
Research
131(6)
Summary
137(1)
Selected References
138(2)
PART III Social Work Services
Mental Health Services
140(20)
Beginnings in Mental Health
141(1)
Elements of the Mental Health Network
142(2)
Essential Elements of Comprehensive Mental Health
144(7)
Special Problems and Issues in Mental Health
151(6)
Summary
157(1)
Selected References
158(2)
Social Work in Health Care
160(16)
Definition of Social Work in Health Care
162(3)
The Meaning of Illness
165(2)
The Role of Social Work in Health Care
167(5)
The Future of Social Work in the Health Care Services
172(2)
Prevention and Social Work
174(1)
Summary
174(1)
Selected References
175(1)
Social Work in the Schools
176(14)
The Education Delivery System: New Approaches
177(2)
Problems Plaguing the Public Schools
179(2)
Beginnings in School Social Work
181(1)
Social Work Practice in the Schools
181(2)
Social Work Using a Group Approach
183(2)
School Social Work and the Community
185(1)
Working with Minorities
186(1)
When the System Fails
186(2)
Summary
188(1)
Selected References
189(1)
Social Security and Public Welfare
190(20)
Government's Responsibility for Welfare
191(2)
The Social Security Act
193(4)
Aid to Families with Dependent Children
197(9)
Government and Public Welfare
206(2)
Summary
208(1)
Selected References
208(2)
Family and Child Welfare Services
210(26)
Marriage and Family Counseling
211(6)
Child Welfare Services
217(2)
Home Care of Children
219(2)
Foster Care of Children
221(4)
Adoption Services
225(5)
Protective Services
230(3)
Child Sexual Abuse
233(1)
Summary
234(1)
Selected References
235(1)
Correctional Services
236(18)
The Social Problems of Delinquency and Crime
236(3)
Social Work and Corrections
239(2)
Social Work Practice in Corrections
241(1)
Processes and Principles
242(2)
Social Services and Case Examples
244(7)
Summary
251(1)
Selected References
251(3)
Occupational Social Work
254(15)
Definition
255(1)
Background
255(5)
Need for Social Work in the Workplace
260(1)
Social Work Methods
261(1)
Results
262(2)
Women in the Workplace
264(1)
Training Social Work Students
265(1)
Employee Assistance Programs
265(1)
Summary
266(1)
Selected References
266(3)
Services for the Aged
269(18)
Older Americans Act of 1965
270(2)
White House Conference on Aging, 1971
272(1)
Adequate Income
272(1)
Appropriate Living Arrangements
273(1)
Institutional Responsiveness and a New Attitude toward Aging
274(7)
Independence and Dignity
281(4)
Summary
285(1)
Selected References
285(2)
Drug Abuse and Social Work
287(23)
Misused Drugs and What They Do
290(3)
Extent and Cost of Drug Abuse
293(1)
Programs for Control, Prevention, Treatment
294(9)
Role of Social Work in Treatment
303(4)
Summary
307(1)
Selected References
308(2)
Services with Minorities
310(15)
Minority Problems
311(7)
Social Services
318(2)
Educational Developments
320(3)
Summary
323(1)
Selected References
323(2)
Social Work in Rural Areas
325(10)
Beginnings in Rural Social Work
327(1)
Rural Social Work Practice
327(2)
Roles of the Rural Social Worker
329(3)
Rural Social Service Agencies
332(1)
Summary
332(1)
Selected References
333(2)
Case Management
335(10)
Historical Developments
337(2)
Case Management Defined
339(2)
Case Management Research
341(1)
Summary
342(1)
Selected References
343(2)
PART IV Professional Development
Social Work: A Maturing Profession
345(17)
Criteria of a Profession
345(2)
Historical Background
347(4)
Social Work Today
351(8)
Summary
359(1)
Selected References
359(3)
Social Work Prevention and Enrichment
362(16)
Social Work Focus on Prevention
364(2)
Problems Involved
366(1)
Examples of Prevention
367(6)
Implications of Prevention
373(2)
Social Work Enrichment
375(1)
Summary
375(1)
Selected References
376(2)
Social Work and the Future
378(15)
Professional Maturation
379(1)
Increase in Services
380(1)
Professional Identification and Visibility
381(1)
Licensing
382(1)
Spirituality in Social Work Practice
383(1)
Changing Continuum in Social Work Education
383(1)
Development of the Role of Consultant
384(1)
Status of Social Worker
385(1)
Private Practice
386(1)
Case Management
386(1)
Advocacy Role
387(1)
Improved Public Relations
387(1)
Rural Social Work
388(1)
Technology
388(1)
Expansion of Leadership Roles
389(1)
Increase in International Social Work
389(1)
Prevention
390(1)
Enrichment
390(1)
Movement for Higher Quality
391(1)
Summary
391(1)
Selected References
391(2)
Name Index 393(5)
Subject Index 398

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