Product Description

• In keeping with the 2002 CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) requirements, this introductory text takes an international perspective on social welfare and explores economic and interpersonal forms of oppression, versus just teaching the facts about specific minority groups.

• The book covers perspectives on social problems of global concern, such as indigenous groups' handling of wrongs that have been committed, and the harm reduction model for drug misuse in England.

• With a focus on human rights, social justice, and restorative justice, the book presents social work values and the social work mission as congruent with principles of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

• The author presents a critical analysis of social issues facing impoverished children and families in both industrialized and non-industrialized nations.

• Attention to oppressed populations, including racial and ethnic minorities, indigenous populations, and gays and lesbians in various parts of the world, provide students with a realistic view of the populations they will be working with as practitioners.

• Part II covers social work across the life cycle using the Person in Environment perspective from an international perspective. The bio-psycho-social-spiritual model is described within the context of human behavior and the social environment. Health care, for example, is described as unique in America (3rd party payers' involvement) compared to provisions in other industrialized nations.

• Thought-provoking boxed readings help students get an understanding of practice issues in the social work field.

• Each chapter ends with thought questions for critical thinking, some of which present ethical dilemmas.

• The Book Companion Website includes links to relevant websites, organized around key topics in the book.

Introduction to Social Welfare and Social Work: The U.S. in Global Perspective 1st Edition Katherine van Wormer University of Northern Iowa Published by Brooks/Cole PB 2006 ISBN/ISSN: 0-534-64282-9 ISBN - 13: 978-0-534-64282-2 List Price: 116.95, Your Price: 105.26 Status: Available # Pages: 512 Dimensions: 7 3/8 X 9 1/4 INCHES

Description: This introductory social work book provides both a theoretical and applied overview of the U.S. social welfare system, with international perspectives throughout. Other strengths include themes of empowerment theory and practice and an ecosystems framework. Part I is devoted to the history of social work in the U.S. as well as issues of economic oppression, social oppression, human rights, and restorative justice. Part II is devoted to social work across the life cycle.
Benefits: • In keeping with the 2002 CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) requirements, this introductory text takes an international perspective on social welfare and explores economic and interpersonal forms of oppression, versus just teaching the facts about specific minority groups. • The book covers perspectives on social problems of global concern, such as indigenous groups' handling of wrongs that have been committed, and the harm reduction model for drug misuse in England. • With a focus on human rights, social justice, and restorative justice, the book presents social work values and the social work mission as congruent with principles of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights. • The author presents a critical analysis of social issues facing impoverished children and families in both industrialized and non-industrialized nations. • Attention to oppressed populations, including racial and ethnic minorities, indigenous populations, and gays and lesbians in various parts of the world, provide students with a realistic view of the populations they will be working with as practitioners. • Part II covers social work across the life cycle using the Person in Environment perspective from an international perspective. The bio-psycho-social-spiritual model is described within the context of human behavior and the social environment. Health care, for example, is described as unique in America (3rd party payers' involvement) compared to provisions in other industrialized nations. • Thought-provoking boxed readings help students get an understanding of practice issues in the social work field. • Each chapter ends with thought questions for critical thinking, some of which present ethical dilemmas. • The Book Companion Website includes links to relevant websites, organized around key topics in the book.