The Practice of Macro Social Work

The Practice of Macro Social Work
Author: William A. Brueggemann
Publisher: Brooks Cole
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2000-12
Genre: Macrosociology
ISBN: 9780534573263

This thorough comprehensive text covers the important components of macro social work practice, including research, community and organization development, social action and planning, and administrative tasks. The author views macro practice as the key to social work in the future, carrying on a long and rich tradition of social work in solving social problems and making social change. The author's unique "action social theory" provides an organizational framework for the book. This theory is based on the fact that one of the most important characteristics of the self is the individual's active engagement in the construction of social reality and creating social meaning as people interact with one another. The book takes a position that macro social workers are most centrally positioned of any helping professionals to make a lasting impact on our social world. Intriguing and motivating examples throughout help students see how the book's policy action focus works in effecting social change in the real world of government, community groups, and other organizations.

Macro Practice in Social Work for the 21st Century

Macro Practice in Social Work for the 21st Century
Author: Steve Burghardt
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2010-06-02
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1412972981

This book develops a new paradigm suited to the quickly shifting dynamics of a globalized society, both more reliant on social networking, and yet seeking common connection and community.

Macro Social Work Practice

Macro Social Work Practice
Author: Carolyn J. Tice
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Total Pages: 378
Release: 2019-08-07
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1506388426

Macro Social Work Practice: Advocacy in Action shows students studying in macro social work practice how to enact change at the organizational, community, societal, and global levels. An emphasis is placed on engaging in macro practice using the tenets of the award-winning author team’s Advocacy Policy and Practice Model (APPM) that highlight the inclusion of economic and social justice, supportive environment, human needs and rights, and political access.

Macro Social Work Practice

Macro Social Work Practice
Author: Michael Reisch
Publisher:
Total Pages: 636
Release: 2018-03-28
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 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. Michael Reisch is the Daniel Thursz Distinguished Professor of Social Justice at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. He earned his master's degree in social work at Hunter College, and his Ph.D. in modern European history and the history of ideas at the State University of New York, Binghamton. He has held leadership positions in multicultural national, state, and local advocacy, professional, political, and social change organizations His publications have appeared in journals such as Social Work, Social Service Review, the British Journal of Social Work, and the Journal of Social Work Education. His most recent books are Social Policy and Social Justice: Meeting the Challenge of a Diverse Society and Social Work and Social Justice: Concepts, Challenges, and Strategies (co-authored with Charles Garvin). In 2014, he received the Significant Lifetime Achievement Award from the Council on Social Work Education and, in 2016, he was elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare.

Social Work Macro Practice

Social Work Macro Practice
Author: F. Ellen Netting
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Macrosociology
ISBN: 9780205838783

"Explores working with organizations and communities with a unique macro practice model focusing on making changes within diverse communities and organizations. This book is part of the Connecting core competencies series. This series helps students understand and master CSWE's core competencies with a variety of pedagogy highlighted competency content and critical thinking questions for the competencies throughout. The book focuses on work with organizations and communities, including planned change approaches and implementation"--Publisher.

Social Work Practice with Groups, Communities, and Organizations

Social Work Practice with Groups, Communities, and Organizations
Author: Charles A. Glisson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2012-08-14
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1118176952

A solid, theory-to-practice guide to contemporary mezzo and macro social work Written by a renowned team of scholars, Social Work Practice with Groups, Communities, and Organizations focuses on the contemporary theory and practice of social work. Each chapter delves deeply into the key theoretical considerations surrounding a particular practice area, exploring the clinical implications of each. Spanning the full range of both mezzo and macro practice areas, the authors thoroughly look at the assessment of and interventions with group, community, organizational, and institutional settings. The most authoritative book in this field, Social Work Practice with Groups, Communities, and Organizations features: A focus on evidence-based approaches to assessment and intervention for each practice area discussed Comprehensive coverage of the most important new and emerging practice technologies in mezzo and macro social work Current and emerging demographic, social, political, and economic trends affecting mezzo and macro practice An array of pedagogical aids, including Key Terms, Review Questions for Critical Thinking, and Online Resources Content closely aligned with social work accreditation standards (EPAS) Providing a solid review of the entire scope of contemporary mezzo and macro social work practice, Social Work Practice with Groups, Communities, and Organizations is both an indispensable educational text for students and a valuable working resource for practitioners who work with groups, communities, and organizations of all sizes.

The Practice of Macro Social Work

The Practice of Macro Social Work
Author: William G. Brueggemann
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Company
Total Pages: 536
Release: 2002
Genre: Political Science
ISBN:

This book covers the important components of macro social work practice including research, community and organization development, social action and planning, and administrative tasks. The Practice Of Macro Social Work views macro practice as the key to social work in the future, carrying on a long and rich tradition of social work in solving social problems and making social change -- The book's global perspective has been expanded. -- The theory of action social macro social work practice has been expanded and more fully developed. -- Expanded and updated sections on history of macro social work practice arenas give readers an appreciation and understanding of the breadth and importance of the field. -- Expanded and updated listing of Web sites, organizations, and agency resources appear in an appendix. -- Takes an experiential approach to macro social work by including 53 exercises, 8 checklists, and other learning components integrating theory and practice. -- Offers many practical exercises in each chapter that challenge readers to consider their role in macro practice and get some "hands on" experience.

Case Studies in Social Work Practice

Case Studies in Social Work Practice
Author: Craig W. LeCroy
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 421
Release: 2014-01-14
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1118416228

A practical approach to understanding social work concepts in action that integrates theory and practice In this updated edition of the classic social work text, students and instructors have access to real-world demonstrations of how social work theories and concepts can be applied in practice. The case studies in this book bridge the gap between the classroom and the field by allowing students to discover the when, why, and how of social work principles. Brief but comprehensive topic overviews are brought to life by case studies that apply general theories to the work of social work. Each of the book's nine sections cover an essential area of social work, encompassing the micro, mezzo, and macro levels Highly readable explanations are followed by 3-5 case studies relating theory to the living practice of real social workers Topics include Generalist Practice; Family Therapy, Treatment of Adults; and Diversity Approaching each topic from a variety of different theoretical bases, this essential text allow students to learn by concrete example, experiencing social work concepts as they are applied in the profession today.

The Practice of Generalist Social Work

The Practice of Generalist Social Work
Author: Marla Berg-Weger
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 709
Release: 2017-01-12
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1315394898

The fourth edition of The Practice of Generalist Social Work continues to teach students to apply micro, macro, and mezzo social work skills. This new edition strengthens the connection between the three levels of practice and is fully updated to the 2015 EPAS. This edition also contains more illustrations of theory and more context for deciding which type of intervention is a good fit. Most chapters now open with a case study and continually refer back to the case to provide additional connections between theory and real-life practice. Each chapter also incorporates a link to a Grand Challenge of Social Work from the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare, which shows the connection between social work and the most significant societal challenges of today. The Quick Guides within the text offer students guidance for their field experience and practice after graduation. The text also comes with a rich companion website that includes support materials and six unique cases that encourage students to learn by doing. Go to www.routledgesw.com to explore the cases and additional resources.

Unfaithful Angels

Unfaithful Angels
Author: Harry Specht
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 346
Release: 1995-08-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1439108714

In this provocative examination of the fall of the profession of social work from its original mission to aid and serve the underprivileged, Harry Specht and Mark Courtney show how America's excessive trust in individualistic solutions to social problems have led to the abandonment of the poor in this country. A large proportion of all certified social workers today have left the social services to enter private practice, thereby turning to the middle class -- those who can afford psychotherapy -- and away from the poor. As Specht and Courtney persuasively demonstrate, if social work continues to drift in this direction there is good reason to expect that the profession will be entirely engulfed by psychotherapy within the next twenty years, leaving a huge gap in the provision of social services traditionally filled by social workers. The authors examine the waste of public funds this trend occasions, as social workers educated with public money abandon community service in increasing numbers.