Introduction to Social Work (Skidmore/Thackeray)
8th Edition
Published on 26. August 1999
Book
Hardback
404 pages
978-0-205-29761-0 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Edition
8th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
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Height: 242 mm
Width: 185 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
795 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-205-29761-0 (9780205297610)
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Content
Each chapter concludes with "Summary" and "Selected References." I.INTRODUCTION.
1.What Is Social Work?
Social Welfare.
Social Work.
Distinguishing Characteristics of Social Work.
Sociology and Social Work.
Psychiatry and Social Work.
Psychology and Social Work.
Counseling and Social Work.
Social Work in the World Today.
2.The Evolution of Social Welfare and Social Work in the United States.
Echoes of the Past.
European Roots.
Beginnings in the United States.
Public Assistance and Social Welfare Emerge.
Services of Volunteers.
Social Workers Appear.
3.Education for Social Work.
Social Work Education.
Council on Social Work Education.
II.SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE.
4.Generalist Practice and Introductory Theory.
Need for a Theoretical Framework.
Introductory Inner and Outer Forces Paradigm.
Additional Model Definition.
The Life Cycle and the Inner and Outer Forces Model.
Social Functioning.
Levels of Social Functioning.
A Base for Generalist Social Work Practice.
5.Social Work Practice with Individuals.
Work with the Individual - A Generalist Approach.
Social Casework Defined.
History of Social Casework.
Contributions of Freud and Psychoanalysis.
The Practice Framework.
Methods of Social Casework.
Problems in Social Casework.
The Casework Process.
The Multi-Systems Approach.
6.Social Work Practice with Groups.
Historical Developments.
Group Work Defined.
Group Work Models.
Formation of Groups.
Selection of Group Members.
Preparation of Group Members.
Structuring the Group.
Group Work Settings.
7.Social Work Practice with Communities.
What Is Community Organization?
Beginnings of Community Social Work.
Underlying Principles in Community Organization.
Community Social Work Processes.
Roles of the Community Organizer.
Case Summaries.
8.Administration and Research.
Administration.
Research.
III.SOCIAL WORK SERVICES.
9.Mental Health Services.
Beginnings in Mental Health.
Elements of the Mental Health Network.
Essential Elements of Comprehensive Mental Health.
Special Problems and Issues in Mental Health.
10.Social Work in Health Care.
Definition of Social Work in Health Care.
The Meaning of Illness.
The Role of Social Work in Health Care.
The Future of Social Work in the Health Care Services.
Prevention and Social Work.
11.Social Work in the Schools.
The Education Delivery System: New Approaches.
Problems Plaguing the Public Schools.
Beginnings in School Social Work.
Social Work Practice in the Schools.
Social Work Using a Group Approach.
School Social Work and the Community.
Working with Minorities.
When the System Fails.
12.Social Security and Public Welfare.
Government's Responsibility for Welfare.
The Social Security Act.
Aid to Families with Dependent Children.
Government and Public Welfare.
13.Family and Child Welfare Services.
Marriage and Family Counseling.
Child Welfare Services.
Home Care of Children.
Foster Care of Children.
Adoption Services.
Protective Services.
Child Sexual Abuse.
14.Correctional Services.
The Social Problems of Delinquency and Crime.
Social Work and Corrections.
Social Work Practice in Corrections.
Processes and Principles.
Social Services and Case Examples.
15.Occupational Social Work.
Definition.
Background.
Need for Social Work in the Workplace.
Social Work Methods.
Results.
Women in the Workplace.
Training Social Work Students.
Employee Assistance Program.
16.Services for the Aged.
Older Americans Act of 1965.
White House Conference on Aging, 1971.
Adequate Income.
Appropriate Living Arrangements.
Institutional Responsiveness and a New Attitude toward Aging.
Independence and Dignity.
17.Drug Abuse and Social Work.
Misused Drugs and What They Do.
Extent and Cost of Drug Abuse.
Programs for Control, Prevention, and Treatment.
Role of Social Work in Treatment.
18.Services with Minorities.
Minority Problems.
Social Services.
Educational Developments.
19.Social Work in Rural Areas.
Beginnings in Rural Social Work.
Rural Social Work Practice.
Roles of the Rural Social Worker.
Rural Social Service Agencies.
20.Case Management.
Historical Developments.
Case Management Defined.
Case Management Research.
IV.PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
21.Social Work: A Maturing Profession.
Criteria of a Profession.
Historical Background.
Social Work Today.
22.Social Work Prevention and Enrichment.
Social Work Focus on Prevention.
Problems Involved.
Examples of Prevention.
Implications of Prevention.
Social Work Enrichment.
23.Social Work and the Future.
Professional Maturation.
Increase in Services.
Professional Identification and Visibility.
Licensing.
Spirituality in Social Work Practice.
Changing Continuum in Social Work Education.
Development of the Role of Consultant.
Status of Social Worker.
Private Practice.
Case Management.
Advocacy Role.
Improved Public Relations.
Rural Social Work.
Technology.
Expansion of Leadership Roles.
Increase in International Social Work.
Prevention.
Enrichment.
Movement for Higher Quality.
Name Index.
Subject Index.
1.What Is Social Work?
Social Welfare.
Social Work.
Distinguishing Characteristics of Social Work.
Sociology and Social Work.
Psychiatry and Social Work.
Psychology and Social Work.
Counseling and Social Work.
Social Work in the World Today.
2.The Evolution of Social Welfare and Social Work in the United States.
Echoes of the Past.
European Roots.
Beginnings in the United States.
Public Assistance and Social Welfare Emerge.
Services of Volunteers.
Social Workers Appear.
3.Education for Social Work.
Social Work Education.
Council on Social Work Education.
II.SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE.
4.Generalist Practice and Introductory Theory.
Need for a Theoretical Framework.
Introductory Inner and Outer Forces Paradigm.
Additional Model Definition.
The Life Cycle and the Inner and Outer Forces Model.
Social Functioning.
Levels of Social Functioning.
A Base for Generalist Social Work Practice.
5.Social Work Practice with Individuals.
Work with the Individual - A Generalist Approach.
Social Casework Defined.
History of Social Casework.
Contributions of Freud and Psychoanalysis.
The Practice Framework.
Methods of Social Casework.
Problems in Social Casework.
The Casework Process.
The Multi-Systems Approach.
6.Social Work Practice with Groups.
Historical Developments.
Group Work Defined.
Group Work Models.
Formation of Groups.
Selection of Group Members.
Preparation of Group Members.
Structuring the Group.
Group Work Settings.
7.Social Work Practice with Communities.
What Is Community Organization?
Beginnings of Community Social Work.
Underlying Principles in Community Organization.
Community Social Work Processes.
Roles of the Community Organizer.
Case Summaries.
8.Administration and Research.
Administration.
Research.
III.SOCIAL WORK SERVICES.
9.Mental Health Services.
Beginnings in Mental Health.
Elements of the Mental Health Network.
Essential Elements of Comprehensive Mental Health.
Special Problems and Issues in Mental Health.
10.Social Work in Health Care.
Definition of Social Work in Health Care.
The Meaning of Illness.
The Role of Social Work in Health Care.
The Future of Social Work in the Health Care Services.
Prevention and Social Work.
11.Social Work in the Schools.
The Education Delivery System: New Approaches.
Problems Plaguing the Public Schools.
Beginnings in School Social Work.
Social Work Practice in the Schools.
Social Work Using a Group Approach.
School Social Work and the Community.
Working with Minorities.
When the System Fails.
12.Social Security and Public Welfare.
Government's Responsibility for Welfare.
The Social Security Act.
Aid to Families with Dependent Children.
Government and Public Welfare.
13.Family and Child Welfare Services.
Marriage and Family Counseling.
Child Welfare Services.
Home Care of Children.
Foster Care of Children.
Adoption Services.
Protective Services.
Child Sexual Abuse.
14.Correctional Services.
The Social Problems of Delinquency and Crime.
Social Work and Corrections.
Social Work Practice in Corrections.
Processes and Principles.
Social Services and Case Examples.
15.Occupational Social Work.
Definition.
Background.
Need for Social Work in the Workplace.
Social Work Methods.
Results.
Women in the Workplace.
Training Social Work Students.
Employee Assistance Program.
16.Services for the Aged.
Older Americans Act of 1965.
White House Conference on Aging, 1971.
Adequate Income.
Appropriate Living Arrangements.
Institutional Responsiveness and a New Attitude toward Aging.
Independence and Dignity.
17.Drug Abuse and Social Work.
Misused Drugs and What They Do.
Extent and Cost of Drug Abuse.
Programs for Control, Prevention, and Treatment.
Role of Social Work in Treatment.
18.Services with Minorities.
Minority Problems.
Social Services.
Educational Developments.
19.Social Work in Rural Areas.
Beginnings in Rural Social Work.
Rural Social Work Practice.
Roles of the Rural Social Worker.
Rural Social Service Agencies.
20.Case Management.
Historical Developments.
Case Management Defined.
Case Management Research.
IV.PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
21.Social Work: A Maturing Profession.
Criteria of a Profession.
Historical Background.
Social Work Today.
22.Social Work Prevention and Enrichment.
Social Work Focus on Prevention.
Problems Involved.
Examples of Prevention.
Implications of Prevention.
Social Work Enrichment.
23.Social Work and the Future.
Professional Maturation.
Increase in Services.
Professional Identification and Visibility.
Licensing.
Spirituality in Social Work Practice.
Changing Continuum in Social Work Education.
Development of the Role of Consultant.
Status of Social Worker.
Private Practice.
Case Management.
Advocacy Role.
Improved Public Relations.
Rural Social Work.
Technology.
Expansion of Leadership Roles.
Increase in International Social Work.
Prevention.
Enrichment.
Movement for Higher Quality.
Name Index.
Subject Index.