Social work practice with men at risk / Rich Furman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Furman, Rich.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social work with men.

Men--Services for.

Men.

Men--Social conditions.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (364 p.)

Place of Publication:

New York : Columbia University Press, c2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Treating men as a culturally distinct group, Rich Furman integrates key conceptions of masculinity into culturally sensitive social work practice with men. Focusing on veterans, displaced workers, substance abusers, mental health consumers, and other groups that might be unlikely to seek help, Furman deftly explores the psychosocial development of men, along with the globalization of men's lives, alternative conceptions of masculinity, and special dynamics within male relationships.Furman bolsters his conclusions with case studies and evidence-based interventions. His cutting-edge research merges four key social work theories and explores how they inform practice with mental health issues, compulsive disorders, addiction, and violence. By promoting gender equity and culturally competent practice with men, Furman bridges the gap between clinical and macro practice. Social Work Practice with Men at Risk is a crucial text for educators and practitioners hoping to pursue effective, far-reaching interventions.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

Acknowledgments

1. Introduction

Part I. Understanding the Worlds of Men

2. Men's Psychosocial Health in a Global Era

3. Conceptions of Masculinity and the Development of Men

4. The Relationships of Men

5. Theoretical and Practice Guidelines

Part II. Men at Risk: Problems and Solutions

6. Men and Violence

7. Workers at Risk

8. Warriors at Risk

9. The Physical Health of Men

10. Men and Mental Illness

11. Older Men at Risk

12. Diverse Men at Risk

13. Men, Compulsive Disorders, and Addictions

14. Conclusion: What Is Right About Men?

Appendix: Resources

References

Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780231512985

0231512988

OCLC:

642695529