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Thomas M. Meenaghan

“The authors package the essentials of macropractice wisdom and knowledge in a lucid, intuitively organized, and logically written text.”

— Paul Dezendorf, Winthrop University

GENERALIST PRACTICE IN LARGER SETTINGS: Knowledge and Skill Concepts

Second Edition

Thomas M. Meenaghan, New York University
W. Eugene Gibbons, Brigham Young University, Emeritus
John G. McNutt, University of South Carolina, Columbia

Throughout the book the authors help students logically develop practice with appropriate theoretical underpinnings and show them how they can be significant actors in larger systems. The authors chose to stress the use of the generalist model with larger systems and create an overarching integrated social work theory. In addition, they integrate possible practice responses with selected relevant human behavior knowledge. The authors stress critical thinking and problem solving which should help practitioners engage in relevant and accountable practices. The authors believe that when social workers feel comfortable and capable doing macropractice, they will then possess the necessary skills to help the community become empowered.   This affordably priced core paperback is structured to be supplemented by additional readings and a teacher’s own thoughts and social work experiences.

Features

  • The authors help students logically develop practice with appropriate theoretical underpinnings and show them how they can be significant actors in larger systems.
  • The authors stress critical thinking and problem solving.
  • This affordably priced core paperback can be supplemented by the teacher’s own material and social work experiences.
  • The new edition includes valuable Internet resources and a new chapter on professional judgment and critical thinking.

Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction and Overview
Chapter 2 The Generalist Model, Problem Solving, and Social Change
Chapter 3 Working with Organizations
Chapter 4

Working with Communities

Chapter 5 Entering and Assessing Communities
Chapter 6

Cultivating Change

Chapter 7 Exercising Leadership
Chapter 8 Professional Judgment: Issues, Problems, and Resources
Chapter 9 Evaluating Practice
Chapter 10 Integrating Practice: A Framework for Study, Assessment, Intervention, and Follow-Up
Chapter 11   Case Studies

2005, Paper, 230 Pages, ISBN 978-0-925065-85-8, Price $36.95