Urban Social Work:An Introduction to Policy and Practice in the Cities - Tapa blanda

Norma, Phillips; Shulamith, Straussner

 
9780205290192: Urban Social Work:An Introduction to Policy and Practice in the Cities
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ISBN 10: 0205290191 ISBN 13: 9780205290192
Editorial: Allyn & Bacon, 2001

Sinopsis

This book introduces readers to the profession of social work as it is practiced in the cities. KEY TOPICS: The book utilizes a social systems perspective and helps readers to recognize the linkages between social welfare policy and social work practice within the context of urban social problems. Systems theory is important because it stresses direct practice, the role of the agency and social action. The book includes chapters on the cities and the urban origins of social work; the functions and structure of social work organizations; social work values and ethics; social work skills and diversity in social work. MARKET: For anyone who is interested in an introduction to urban social work.

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Reseña del editor

Urban Social Work: An Introduction to Policy and Practice in the Cities introduces students to the profession of social work as it is practiced in the cities. The book utilizes a social systems perspective and helps students to recognize the linkages between social welfare policy and social work practice within the context of urban social problems. Systems theory is important because it stresses direct practice, the role of the agency and social action. The text includes chapters on the cities and the urban origins of social work; the functions and structure of social work organizations; social work values and ethics; social work skills and diversity in social work. Already class-tested, this comprehensive book can be used in an introductory social work course or as a supplementary text for practice and policy courses at the BSW or MSW level.

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Editorial
Allyn & Bacon
Año de publicación
2001
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0205290191
ISBN 13 
9780205290192
Encuadernación
Tapa blanda
Número de páginas
272
Contacto del fabricante
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Persona responsable
Riccardo Bacigalupo
riccardo.bacigalupo@sanoma.it

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