The foundations of social work practice : a graduate text / Mark A. Mattaini, Christine T. Lowery, Carol H. Meyer, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Mattaini, Mark A.

Lowery, Christine T.

Meyer, Carol H., 1924-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social service.

Physical Description:

xxx, 384 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : NASW Press, [1998]

Summary:

The Foundations of Social Work Practice covers the core content required for foundation practice courses in master's-degree programs accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Practical and comprehensive and written at a more challenging level than most texts, this book covers all the essentials: knowledge needed for practice, skills for practice with systems of all sizes, the ecosystems perspective, and the use of research. With detailed emphasis on today's best practices, this book integrates concept and theory with skills-building exercises. It is an excellent text for preparing students for real-world experience.

Contents:

Section I Foundation Knowledge

Chapter 1 The Ecosystems Perspective: Implications for Practice / Carol H. Meyer, Mark A. Mattaini 3

Chapter 2 Social Justice and International Human Rights / Christine T. Lowery 20

Chapter 3 Professional Values and Ethics / Brenda G. McGowan, Marian Mattison 43

Chapter 4 Diversity, Ethnic Competence, and Social Justice / Christine T. Lowery 69

Chapter 5 Knowledge for Practice / Mark A. Mattaini 87

Chapter 6 Monitoring Social Work Practice / Mark A. Mattaini 117

Section II The Foundations of Practice

Chapter 7 Practice with Individuals / Mark A. Mattaini 135

Chapter 8 Social Work with Families / Christine T. Lowery 165

Chapter 9 Practice with Groups / Randy H. Magen 188

Chapter 10 Practice with Communities / Susan P. Kemp 209

Chapter 11 Practice in Organizations / Meredith Hanson 240

Chapter 12 Generalist Practice: People and Programs / Mark A. Mattaini 265

Section III The Contexts of Practice

Chapter 13 Fields of Practice / Sheila B. Kamerman 291

Chapter 14 The Profession of Social Work / Barbara Levy Simon 312

Appendix A NASW Code of Ethics 327.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0871012979

OCLC:

39262029