International Social Work
Issues, Strategies, and Programs
1st Edition
Published on 6. December 2005
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Hardback
432 pages
978-1-4129-1407-9 (ISBN)
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"This well-written book will undoubtedly help those interested in working in the domain of international social work and social development. -SHORTER NOTICES
Global poverty, widespread conflict and post-conflict reconstruction, and the large population of displaced persons are just a few of the rising number of global situations that are adversely affecting the well-being of millions of people. Practitioners from several professions are deeply concerned about these issues and are becoming increasingly active in addressing these matters at the local, national, and international levels.
International Social Work: Issues, Strategies, and Programs draws together the practice wisdom emerging within the broad scope of international social work practice. Using an integrated perspectives approach, which incorporates global, human rights, ecological, and social development perspectives, authors David Cox and Manohar Pawar prepare readers to actively respond to modern global challenges that are critical to the well-being of people, communities, nations, and ultimately to all of us.
Key Features
Provides an integrated perspectives approach to international social work and social development practice to give readers alternative theoretical frameworks not found in other books
Focuses on the experience of teaching and practicing international social work, rather than reflecting on the field
Includes tables, chapter summaries, learning exercises and questions, possible research areas, and recommended readings to prompt critical thinking and classroom discussion
This book is designed to teach international social work practice to students and practitioners at all levels. International Social Work is an ideal text for undergraduate and graduate courses in Social Work and Development Studies as well as an excellent resource for social workers, human services professionals, and development practitioners.
Global poverty, widespread conflict and post-conflict reconstruction, and the large population of displaced persons are just a few of the rising number of global situations that are adversely affecting the well-being of millions of people. Practitioners from several professions are deeply concerned about these issues and are becoming increasingly active in addressing these matters at the local, national, and international levels.
International Social Work: Issues, Strategies, and Programs draws together the practice wisdom emerging within the broad scope of international social work practice. Using an integrated perspectives approach, which incorporates global, human rights, ecological, and social development perspectives, authors David Cox and Manohar Pawar prepare readers to actively respond to modern global challenges that are critical to the well-being of people, communities, nations, and ultimately to all of us.
Key Features
Provides an integrated perspectives approach to international social work and social development practice to give readers alternative theoretical frameworks not found in other books
Focuses on the experience of teaching and practicing international social work, rather than reflecting on the field
Includes tables, chapter summaries, learning exercises and questions, possible research areas, and recommended readings to prompt critical thinking and classroom discussion
This book is designed to teach international social work practice to students and practitioners at all levels. International Social Work is an ideal text for undergraduate and graduate courses in Social Work and Development Studies as well as an excellent resource for social workers, human services professionals, and development practitioners.
Reviews / Votes
"International Social Work draws together the practice wisdom emerging within the broad scope of international social work practice. Using an integrated perspectives approach, which incorporates global, human rights, ecological, and social development perspectives, the authors prepare readers to actively respond to modern global challenges that are critical to the well-being of people, communities, nations, and ultimately all of us." -- NDTV.com "The book is a useful addition to the literature and should be widely consulted. It will make a major contribution to raising awareness of international issues among social workers everywhere." -- James MidgleyMore details
Language
English
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Thousand Oaks
United States
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College/higher education
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After a distinguished career as a social work educator and administrator, Dr. Cox currently teaches as an adjunct lecturer at La Trobe University in Australia. His professional interests have included work in social work and immigration and the experiences of refugees. He has written scores of articles and several books. He was awarded his Ph. D. from La Trobe in 1974.
Manohar Pawar, BA, MASW and PhD, is Professor of Social Work at the School of Social Work and Arts, Charles Sturt University (New South Wales, Australia). He has made distinguished contributions to the field of international social work and social development. His books are translated in Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Khmer, and Korean languages and used for social work education, research and practice internationally.
To advance social science research and publications on community and social development, Prof. Pawar conceptualised and established a new peer reviewed journal entitled the International Journal of Community and Social development, published by Sage. As its founding Editor-in-chief, he has enhanced the academic quality and status of the journal from nonindexed to Scopus indexed, achieving a SCImago ranked Q1 status for the journal in a short period.
In addition, he is President of the International Consortium for Social Development and Editor of Springer Series in Social Development. He has received several honours and awards, including an ARC (Australian Research Council) Discovery grant; Lifetime Achievement Award, 2017, conferred by the National Association of Professional Social Workers in India; the invitation to deliver the Council on Social Work Education 2017 Hokenstad International Lecture, USA; the Australian Learning and Teaching Council's Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning, 2008; and Quality of Life Award 2001 from the Association of Commonwealth Universities.
Prof. Pawar is on the editorial boards of International Social Work, the Indian Journal of Social Work, South Asian Journal of Participative Development, and Journal of Social Development Studies. He also reviews articles for many journals, including the British Journal of Social Work.
Prof. Pawar's research follows a mixed methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative research methods, including integrating teaching and practice. He has nearly 200 publications, which include over 20 books and monographs, published by leading international publishers (Cambridge University Press, Palgrave Macmillan, Routledge, SAGE, Springer). His research has focused on international social work, social development and social policy, social work and social policy practice, social consequences of climate change and water, social work education, informal care and ageing, NGOs and community development, and virtues and social work practice.
Prof. Pawar has been an invited keynote/panel speaker at many international professional conferences/seminars/workshops organised by universities/academic institutions/professional bodies in Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Kenya, Nepal, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, and US.
Manohar Pawar, BA, MASW and PhD, is Professor of Social Work at the School of Social Work and Arts, Charles Sturt University (New South Wales, Australia). He has made distinguished contributions to the field of international social work and social development. His books are translated in Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Khmer, and Korean languages and used for social work education, research and practice internationally.
To advance social science research and publications on community and social development, Prof. Pawar conceptualised and established a new peer reviewed journal entitled the International Journal of Community and Social development, published by Sage. As its founding Editor-in-chief, he has enhanced the academic quality and status of the journal from nonindexed to Scopus indexed, achieving a SCImago ranked Q1 status for the journal in a short period.
In addition, he is President of the International Consortium for Social Development and Editor of Springer Series in Social Development. He has received several honours and awards, including an ARC (Australian Research Council) Discovery grant; Lifetime Achievement Award, 2017, conferred by the National Association of Professional Social Workers in India; the invitation to deliver the Council on Social Work Education 2017 Hokenstad International Lecture, USA; the Australian Learning and Teaching Council's Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning, 2008; and Quality of Life Award 2001 from the Association of Commonwealth Universities.
Prof. Pawar is on the editorial boards of International Social Work, the Indian Journal of Social Work, South Asian Journal of Participative Development, and Journal of Social Development Studies. He also reviews articles for many journals, including the British Journal of Social Work.
Prof. Pawar's research follows a mixed methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative research methods, including integrating teaching and practice. He has nearly 200 publications, which include over 20 books and monographs, published by leading international publishers (Cambridge University Press, Palgrave Macmillan, Routledge, SAGE, Springer). His research has focused on international social work, social development and social policy, social work and social policy practice, social consequences of climate change and water, social work education, informal care and ageing, NGOs and community development, and virtues and social work practice.
Prof. Pawar has been an invited keynote/panel speaker at many international professional conferences/seminars/workshops organised by universities/academic institutions/professional bodies in Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Kenya, Nepal, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, and US.
Content
Introduction
Acknowledgments
Ch 1. International Social Work
Social Work
The Global Spread and Organization of Social Work
International Social Work
Conclusion
Ch 2. The Integrated Perspectives Approach to International Social Work
Introduction to the Integrated Perspectives Approach
The Global Perspective
The Human Rights Perspective
The Ecological Perspective
The Social Development Perspective
The Integrated Perspectives Approach as a Whole
The Integrated-perspectives Approach and Existing Social Work Theories
The Application of the Integrated Perspectives Approach to International Social Work
Conclusion
Ch. 3 The Global Context of International Social Work
Introduction
The Global Social Problems Context
The Organizational Context
The Ideological Context
The Emerging Policy Context
Conclusion
Ch. 4 Basic Programs and Strategies for International Social Work
Introduction
Empowerment
Capacity Building
Self-Help and Self-Reliance
Enhancing Social Integraton or Social Cohesion
Income-Generation Strategies
Community Development
Conclusion
Ch. 5 The Field of Development: Background and Current Issues
Global Development Since 1945: The Various Paths to Development
Local Level Development
Conclusion
Ch. 6 The Field of Development: Programs and Strategies in Local Level Development
Local Level Development
Goals and Strategies Pertaining to Local Level Development
Key Strategies and Programs Appropriate to Local-level Development
The Place for Integrated Comprehensive Programs
Conclusion
Ch. 7 The Field of Poverty Reduction and Alleviation: Background and Issues
Perspectives on Poverty
Global Poverty: Current Dimensions and Trends
Global Poverty: The Various Types of Facets of Poverty
Globalization and Poverty
The Poverty of the United Nations' List of Least Developed Countries
Globally Induced Poverty
Poverty and Development Process
Subsistence Poverty
Rural Poverty
Urban Poverty
Poverty and Specific Population Categories
Definitions and Forms of Poverty
Consequential Poverty
Conclusion
Ch. 8 The Field of Poverty Alleviation: Programs and Strategies
Poverty Alleviation in Context
A Model of Poverty Alleviation for International Social Work
Poverty Alleviation Programs and Strategies Used in International Social Work
Conclusion
Ch. 9 The Fields of Conflict and Post-Conflict Reconstruction: Background and Current Issues
The Integrated-perspectives Approach and Conflict and Peace Issues
The Extent and Nature of Modern Conflict
The Role of the United Nations
The Role of Global Civil Society
The Postconflict Response
The Post-Conflict Situation and the Post-Conflict Reconstruction Agenda
The Humanitarian Debate
Conclusion
Ch. 10 The Field of Post-Conflict Reconstruction: Programs and Strategies
Implementing the Comprehensive Post-Conflict Agenda
Some Key Areas of International Social Work in the Post-Conflict Situation
Delivering Psychosocial Programs
Rebuilding Communities
Securing and Maintaining Peace and Promoting Reconciliation
Conclusion
Ch. 11 The Field of Displacement and Forced Migration: Background and Current Issues
Forced Migration: The Presenting Situation and its Background
The Nature of Forced Migration in the Contemporary World
Forced Migration Movements and Numbers in Recent Times
A Critical Analysis of the Forced Migration Situation
Specific Aspects of International Social Work's Involvement in Forced Migration Situations
Conclusion
Ch. 12 The Field Displacement and Forced Migration: Programs and Strategies
A General Overview of Social Work Programs in Forced Migration Situations
Some Specific Programs and Strategies for Responding to Various Forced Migration Situations
Humanitarian Aid and Its Distribution
Programs Humanizing Existing Conditions
Trauma Counseling Programs
Support Programs
Social and REcreational Programs
Children's Education adn Psychosocial Programs
Services for Refugee Women
Family Reunion Programs
Repatriation Programs
Integration Programs
Human Rights Programs
Legal Programs
Community Development Programs
Conclusion
Ch. 13 International Social Work with Specific Populations
Street Children
Child Laborers
Migrant Workers and Their Families
AIDS Orphans in Africa
Conclusion
Ch. 14 Challenges for International Social Work for the Twenty-First Century
The Way Ahead for International Social Work
Changes Required to Social Work Education
Changes Required to Social Work Practice
Careers in International Social Work
The Global Organization of Social Work
Conclusion
Appendix A: International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW)
Appendix B: Acronyms
References
Index
About the Authors
Acknowledgments
Ch 1. International Social Work
Social Work
The Global Spread and Organization of Social Work
International Social Work
Conclusion
Ch 2. The Integrated Perspectives Approach to International Social Work
Introduction to the Integrated Perspectives Approach
The Global Perspective
The Human Rights Perspective
The Ecological Perspective
The Social Development Perspective
The Integrated Perspectives Approach as a Whole
The Integrated-perspectives Approach and Existing Social Work Theories
The Application of the Integrated Perspectives Approach to International Social Work
Conclusion
Ch. 3 The Global Context of International Social Work
Introduction
The Global Social Problems Context
The Organizational Context
The Ideological Context
The Emerging Policy Context
Conclusion
Ch. 4 Basic Programs and Strategies for International Social Work
Introduction
Empowerment
Capacity Building
Self-Help and Self-Reliance
Enhancing Social Integraton or Social Cohesion
Income-Generation Strategies
Community Development
Conclusion
Ch. 5 The Field of Development: Background and Current Issues
Global Development Since 1945: The Various Paths to Development
Local Level Development
Conclusion
Ch. 6 The Field of Development: Programs and Strategies in Local Level Development
Local Level Development
Goals and Strategies Pertaining to Local Level Development
Key Strategies and Programs Appropriate to Local-level Development
The Place for Integrated Comprehensive Programs
Conclusion
Ch. 7 The Field of Poverty Reduction and Alleviation: Background and Issues
Perspectives on Poverty
Global Poverty: Current Dimensions and Trends
Global Poverty: The Various Types of Facets of Poverty
Globalization and Poverty
The Poverty of the United Nations' List of Least Developed Countries
Globally Induced Poverty
Poverty and Development Process
Subsistence Poverty
Rural Poverty
Urban Poverty
Poverty and Specific Population Categories
Definitions and Forms of Poverty
Consequential Poverty
Conclusion
Ch. 8 The Field of Poverty Alleviation: Programs and Strategies
Poverty Alleviation in Context
A Model of Poverty Alleviation for International Social Work
Poverty Alleviation Programs and Strategies Used in International Social Work
Conclusion
Ch. 9 The Fields of Conflict and Post-Conflict Reconstruction: Background and Current Issues
The Integrated-perspectives Approach and Conflict and Peace Issues
The Extent and Nature of Modern Conflict
The Role of the United Nations
The Role of Global Civil Society
The Postconflict Response
The Post-Conflict Situation and the Post-Conflict Reconstruction Agenda
The Humanitarian Debate
Conclusion
Ch. 10 The Field of Post-Conflict Reconstruction: Programs and Strategies
Implementing the Comprehensive Post-Conflict Agenda
Some Key Areas of International Social Work in the Post-Conflict Situation
Delivering Psychosocial Programs
Rebuilding Communities
Securing and Maintaining Peace and Promoting Reconciliation
Conclusion
Ch. 11 The Field of Displacement and Forced Migration: Background and Current Issues
Forced Migration: The Presenting Situation and its Background
The Nature of Forced Migration in the Contemporary World
Forced Migration Movements and Numbers in Recent Times
A Critical Analysis of the Forced Migration Situation
Specific Aspects of International Social Work's Involvement in Forced Migration Situations
Conclusion
Ch. 12 The Field Displacement and Forced Migration: Programs and Strategies
A General Overview of Social Work Programs in Forced Migration Situations
Some Specific Programs and Strategies for Responding to Various Forced Migration Situations
Humanitarian Aid and Its Distribution
Programs Humanizing Existing Conditions
Trauma Counseling Programs
Support Programs
Social and REcreational Programs
Children's Education adn Psychosocial Programs
Services for Refugee Women
Family Reunion Programs
Repatriation Programs
Integration Programs
Human Rights Programs
Legal Programs
Community Development Programs
Conclusion
Ch. 13 International Social Work with Specific Populations
Street Children
Child Laborers
Migrant Workers and Their Families
AIDS Orphans in Africa
Conclusion
Ch. 14 Challenges for International Social Work for the Twenty-First Century
The Way Ahead for International Social Work
Changes Required to Social Work Education
Changes Required to Social Work Practice
Careers in International Social Work
The Global Organization of Social Work
Conclusion
Appendix A: International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW)
Appendix B: Acronyms
References
Index
About the Authors