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International Social Work David R. Cox

International Social Work By David R. Cox

International Social Work by David R. Cox

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A rapidly growing number of social workers are expressing an interest in and concern for global situations adversely affecting the well-being of millions of people. This book aims to encourage and inform such involvement by drawing together the practice wisdom gradually emerging within the broad scope of international social work practice.

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International Social Work: Issues, Strategies, and Programs by David R. Cox

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.

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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 Midgley

About David R. Cox

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, PhD, is professor of social work at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Charles Sturt University (NSW, Australia) and is also the President of the Asia-Pacific branch of the International Consortium for Social Development. Earlier, he has taught at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, and La Trobe University, Melbourne. He has more than 30 years of experience in social work education, research and practice in Australia and India. Professor Pawar has received a number of awards, including the ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship located at the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, New Delhi (1986-1988); the Citation Award for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning (2008, from the Australian Learning and Teaching Council); and Quality of Life Award (2001, from the Association of Commonwealth Universities). His current areas of interest include international social work, development and social policy practice, social consequences of climate change and water, social work education, virtues and social work practice, informal care and ageing, NGOs and community development. He is the lead chief investigator of research funded by the Australian Research Council's Discovery Project that focuses on virtues and social work practice. His publications include Social Work Practice Methods: Reflections on Thinking, Doing and Being (2015); Water and Social Policy (2014); International Social Work: Issues, Strategies and Programs (2013); The SAGE Handbook of International Social Work (2012); Social Development: Critical Themes and Perspectives (2010); and Community Development in Asia and the Pacific (2010).

Table of Contents

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

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CIN1412914086G
9781412914086
1412914086
International Social Work: Issues, Strategies, and Programs by David R. Cox
David R. Cox
Used - Good
Paperback
SAGE Publications Inc
2005-12-06
432
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