Macro Social Work Practice : Working for Change in a Multicultural Society (9781516507573)

Macro Social Work Practice: Working for Change in a Multicultural Society explores the dynamics and practice implications of increasingly diverse communities, organizations, and social service networks and helps students develop the skills to work successfully in these contexts. The book gives students the foundational skills and knowledge required for effective practice in social service and human organizations, healthcare settings, communities, social networks, and social movements. It emphasizes the relationship between structural and institutional inequalities and the experiences of individuals, families, communities, and organizations.

Through case examples the book illustrates how principles of social justice, empowerment, and cultural awareness can be applied in different cultural contexts. Through various exercises, students will apply critical thinking to resolve practical and ethical dilemmas and make the type of difficult decisions that practitioners confront every day. The book also addresses how recent political events, cultural developments, and social changes have altered both the context and the content of macro social work practice in the United States.

Macro Social Work Practice is appropriate for undergraduate and graduate courses in social work, family and community development, public health, nursing, and human services.

Product details

• Format Paperback | 636 pages
• Dimensions 152 x 229 x 32.51mm | 525g
• Publication date 30 Apr 2018
• Publisher Cognella, Inc
• Publication City/Country San Diego, United States
• Language English
• ISBN10 1516507576
• ISBN13 9781516507573

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Politics in American Life : A Thematic and Policy Approach (9781516580194)

Politics in American Life: A Thematic and Policy Approach provides a broad overview of issues and concerns in American politics that are designed to be both accessible and relevant to students. The anthology encourages readers to think critically regarding political issues that directly affect them and cultivate new levels of political understanding and engagement.

The book is divided into sections according to theme. Section I addresses political culture, namely how America has grown more and more divided over time as a result of social change. Students read articles that address issues related to racial and gender inequality. Section II focuses on political participation, including readings that explore the factors that influence voter turnout, problematic features of the American party system, and the economic context of campaigning for office during elections. The final section includes readings that address contemporary American federalism, health care reform, and the debate over illegal immigration.

Providing students with relevant, thought-provoking information, Politics in American Life is an ideal text for introductory courses in American politics and government, as well as public policy.

Product details

• Format Paperback | 200 pages
• Dimensions 152 x 229 x 10.67mm | 333g
• Publication date 30 Jun 2020
• Publisher Cognella, Inc
• Publication City/Country San Diego, United States
• Language English
• ISBN10 1516580192
• ISBN13 9781516580194

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Research Methods & Data Analysis for Multicultural Social Work and Human Services (9781516507344)

Research Methods & Data Analysis for Multicultural Social Work and Human Services introduces research methodology to social work students and practitioners. It provides hands-on examples of how to conduct data analysis in SPSS and Stata. It equips readers with the skills needed to become critical research consumers and to engage in agency-based research and evaluation.

The text teaches students how to collect appropriate data and analyze data that is suitable for each type of research design. It prepares them to conduct applied social science research in a variety of fields, such as health and mental health, ethnic studies, acculturation, family violence, LGBT studies, and more. Topics addressed include the process of research, ethical issues, the validity and reliability of research instruments, design types, and relevant statistical tools.

Research Methods & Data Analysis for Multicultural Social Work and Human Services provides a solid foundation and knowledge base for students and researchers. It is an excellent resource for undergraduate and graduate level research methods and design classes and courses on research and statistics in social work.

Product details

• Format Paperback | 338 pages
• Dimensions 152 x 229 x 18.03mm | 763g
• Publication date 09 Aug 2016
• Publisher Cognella, Inc
• Publication City/Country San Diego, United States
• Language English
• Edition Revised
• Edition Statement 2nd Revised edition
• ISBN10 1516507347
• ISBN13 9781516507344

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