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“The case studies are representative of issues with which students can identify.”
— Sepora Preslow Fisher, Northwestern State University
SOCIAL WORK
Issues and Opportunities in a Challenging Profession
Third Edition
Diana M. DiNitto, University of Texas at Austin
C. Aaron McNeece, Florida State University
Social work is an exciting field full of demands and rewards. Social Work: Issues and Opportunities in a Challenging Profession, Third Edition, allows readers to look at many aspects of social work practice. The satisfaction of working in a profession that helps others is presented alongside the difficulties and opportunities social workers face. Discussion of the differences between social work and the other helping professions helps readers identify where their interests lie.
The authors present the basic concepts, elements, and theories of social work and use this foundation to take a closer look at various fields of practice, diverse population groups, and social work environments. Special attention is given to social work in the criminal justice system, international social work, and social work in rural and poverty-affected communities. Social Work: Issues and Opportunities in a Challenging Profession makes social work real and relevant to anyone entering the field.
Features
- Text completely rewritten with several new chapters and contributors
- Chapters written by contributors from social work education programs across the United States, each an expert in his or her field
- Online instructor's manual provides test questions, classroom activities, and assignments
- Engaging cases and practice examples included in every chapter
- Suggested readings and Web resources help students explore fields of interest
Contents
1. The Profession of Social Work
Dan Harkness and Will Rainford
Social Workers in Action
Who Is a Social Worker?
The Origins of Social Work
Social Work Pioneers
Social Work's Past: Liberal or Conservative?
Social Work's Present: Liberal or Conservative?
Social Work and Its Sister Professions
Professional Social Work: Education and Training
Who Represents Social Workers?
Status of the Profession
Trends in the Profession
Summary
2. Theory and Practice with Individuals, Groups, and Communities
Virginia Rondero Hernandez and Cynthia Franklin
Theory and Evidence-Based Practice
Theory for Generalist Social Work Practice
Major Social Work Practice Theories and Perspectives
Summary
3. Social Work with Organizations, Communities, and Larger Systems
Stephen P. Wernet
History of Social Work Macropractice
Education for Macropractice
Macropractice Concepts
Macropractice Methods
Summary
4. Culturally Competent Social Work Practice
Rowena Fong
Definitions and Terms
Evolution of Culturally Competent Practice
Demographics of a Multicultural Society
Diverse Populations
Culturally Competent Practice Principles
Challenges and Opportunities for Social Workers
Future Directions
Summary
5. Gender and Social Work Practice
Beverly Black and Janet M. Joiner
Social Construction of Gender
Sexism
Working to End Sexism
Working with Women
Working with Men
Gender Issues in the Social Work Profession
Feminist Social Work Practice
Summary
6. Sexual Minorities and Social Work Practice (GLBT)
Lacey Sloan
7. Mental Illness and Social Work Practice
Linda Openshaw, Ara Lewellen, and Catheleen Jordan
Definition and Scope of Mental Health Problems
History of Mental Health Services
Mental Health Practice and Consumers in Need
Social Work Services in Mental Health
Mutual-Help and Voluntary Associations
Issues in Mental Health Practice
Summary
8. Addictions and Social Work Practice
Diana M. DiNitto and C. Aaron McNeece
History of Social Work in Addictions
The Many Problems Called Addictions
What Causes Addictions and Other Compulsive Behaviors?
Evidence-Based Addictions Practice
Addiction Politics
Future of Addictions Practice and Social Work
Summary
9. Social Work Practice in Health-Care Settings
Robin Kennedy
The History of Medical Social Work
The Changing Faces of Health Care
Medical Social Work Practice
Medical Social Workers' Duties
Medical Social Work Practice Settings
From the Present to the Future
Summary
10. Disabilities: The Fight for Inclusion Continues
Kevin L. DeWeaver
Disability
Developmental Disabilities
Mental Retardation
Prevalence and Incidence
History of Services for Developmental Disorders
Social Work Practice Models
Social Work Practice Today
Terminology
Least Restrictive Environment
Ethical Dilemmas
Budgets and Managed Care
Advocacy: Battling Discrimination and Stereotyping
Future Challenges
Summary
11. Serving Children and Their Families
Dorinda N. Noble and Angela Ausbrooks
Child Abuse and Neglect
Poverty and Maltreatment
Effects of Maltreatment
Children Who Function As Parents
Lack of Health Care
Teen Parents
Custody Issues
How Society Developed a Child Welfare System
Family Preservation
Foster Family Care
Adoption
Kinship Care
Group and Residential Care
Serving Children in Schools
The Challenges of Serving Children
Summary
12. Gerontological Social Work
Allan Kaufman and Maggie Tang
Basic Concepts in Gerontological Social Work
The Growing Need for Gerontological Social Workers
Social Work Practice with Older People and Their Families
Gender and Gerontological Practice
Helping Older People of Color
Addressing Low Income, Poverty, and Homelessness
Meeting Health-Care Needs
Nutrition and Social Services
Addressing Mental Health Problems
Addressing Alcohol and Drug Problems
Helping Caregivers
Utilizing Religious Resources
Encouraging Community Involvement
Adult Protective Services
Summary
13. Poverty in the United States: History, Explanations, and Opportunities for Social Work
Annelies K. Hagemeister and Paul Force-Emery Mackie
Historical Perspectives on Poverty
Perspectives on Poverty in the United States
Absolute versus Relative Conceptions of Poverty
Who Will Experience Poverty?
Poverty and Social Work Today
Summary
14. Social Work Practice in the Justice System
Diane S. Young
Relevance of Social Work to Criminal Justice
The Criminal Justice System
Law Enforcement
Courts
Corrections
Juvenile Justice
Challenges for Social Workers
Restorative Justice: A Look toward the Future
Summary
15. Rural Social Work Practice
Suzie T. Cashwell and Mary Margaret Just
Defining Rural America
Perspectives on Rural Life
Demographic, Economic, and Social Concerns
Community-Based Social Work Practice
Summary
16. International Social Work: Challenges and Opportunities in a Global Society
James Midgley
History of International Social Work
Social Work across the Globe: Commonality and Diversity
International Social Work Practice
Summary
17. Future of Social Work
C. Aaron McNeece and Diana M. DiNitto
References
Contributors
Index
About the Editors
Diana M. DiNitto (MSW, PhD, Florida State University) is the Cullen Trust Centennial Professor in Alcohol Studies and Education at the University of Texas at Austin. She received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Social Welfare Policy and Practice Group in 2003 and has been a University Distinguished Teaching Professor since 1997.
C. Aaron McNeece (MSW, PhD, University of Michigan) is Walter W. Hudson Professor and dean at the College of Social Work, Florida State University. He is the author of five other books and numerous journal articles. McNeece was awarded the Pro Humanitate Award in 2005 by the North American Resource Center for Child Welfare.
2008, Paper, 464 Pages, ISBN 978-0-925065-86-5, Price $62.95 |
