Core social work : international theory, values and practice / Willem Blok ; foreword by Stephen Webb.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Blok, Willem, 1950-

Standardized Title:

Inleiding social work. English

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social service.

Human services.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (196 p.)

Place of Publication:

London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

An introduction to social work from an international perspective, outlining the shared values, principles and knowledge base of social work around the world. Basic theory, the position and functions of social work in society, and international social work documents are examined, and the future developments of the profession are discussed.

Contents:

Core Social Work: International Theory, Values and Practice; Foreword; Preface and Acknowledgements; Introduction; I.1 Approach; I.2 Structure; I.3 Character; 1. Social Work; 1.1 Aim and content; 1.2 Professional ethics; 1.3 Social work education; 1.4 Body of knowledge; 1.4.1 Humanistic psychology; 1.4.2 Holistic approach; 1.4.3 Ecological Systems Theory; 1.4.4 Communicative action: LifeWorld and System World; 1.4.5 Planned Change Theory; 1.4.6 Tasks, roles, and functions in society; 2. Surviving - Needs and Social Conditions; 2.1 Unequal chances; 2.2 Needs and desires

2.2.1 Hierarchy of Needs2.2.3 16 basic needs; 2.3 The 'whole' human being; 2.3.1 Holism; 2.3.2 Holistic interactionism; 2.4 Life conditions: Ecological Systems Theory; 2.5 Communicative action: Life World and System World; 2.6 Practice: the basics of social work; 2.6.1 Nature and nurture; 2.6.2 Social environment: micro, meso, and macro; 2.6.3 Groups, structures, roles, and power; 2.6.4 Abilities, attitude, and skills; 2.6.5 Unsatisfied needs; 2.6.6 Problem solving and compensation; 3. Development and Change; 3.1 About developing, changing, and improving; 3.2 Aspects of change; 3.2.1 Scale

3.2.2 Cause3.2.3 Angle; 3.2.4 Nature; 3.2.5 Extent; 3.2.6 Tempo; 3.2.7 Impact; 3.2.8 Course; 3.2.9 Steering; 3.3 Planned change and beyond; 3.4 The social worker as 'change agent'; 3.4.1 Spontaneous and planned change; 3.4.2 Problem-solving models; 3.4.3 Interventions; 3.4.4 Methods and strategy; 3.4.5 Integrative approach: towards a new methodology of changing; 4. Help and Support; 4.1 Purpose and tasks of social work; 4.2 Roles; 4.3 Professional action repertoire; 5. Position and Functions of Social Work in Society; 5.1 Social work and social policy; 5.1.1 Social quality

5.1.2 Local social policy5.2 Social work and democracy; 5.2.1 Democratic policy development and decision making; 5.2.2 Tasks and roles of social workin the democratic process; 5.2.3 The democratic need for a balance of powers; 5.3 Overview; 6. Perspectives; 6.1 Development of social work; 6.2 Globalization; 6.2.1 International organizations; 6.2.2 International journals and magazines; 6.2.3 Data banks and portals on the internet; 6.2.4 Books; 6.3 Neoliberal social policy; 6.3.1 Market, management, and profession; 6.3.2 Growing critics and international movement; 6.3.3 Pros, cons, and damage

6.4 Democratic and profession always out and forward6.4.1 A democratic way out; 6.4.2 Moving forward as a profession; 6.4.3 Think global, act local, and behave social!; References; Subject Index; Author Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

1-283-90681-3

0-85700-401-8

OCLC:

778340288