Transforming our World Through Design, Diversity and Education

Transforming our World Through Design, Diversity and Education
Author: G. Craddock
Publisher: IOS Press
Total Pages: 906
Release: 2018-10-18
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1614999236

Good design is enabling, and each and every one of us is a designer. Universal Design is widely recognized an important concept that should be incorporated in all person-centred policies. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) clearly stipulates that the most effective way of delivering on the promise of an inclusive society is through a Universal Design approach. Sitting at the intersection of the fields of Higher Education and Universal Design, this book presents papers delivered at the Universal Design and Higher Education in Transformation Congress (UDHEIT2018), held in Dublin, Ireland, from 30 October to 2 November 2018. This event brings together key experts from industry, education, and government and non-government organization sectors to share experiences and knowledge with all participants. The 86 papers included here are grouped under 17 headings, or themes, ranging from education and digital learning through healthcare to engagement with industry and urban design. Celebrating and integrating all that is good in design, diversity and education, this book will be a valuable resource for all those interested in the inspiring and empowering developments in both Universal Design and higher education.

Políticas e intervenciones ante los procesos de vulnerabilidad y exclusión de personas y territorios. Análisis comparado México-España

Políticas e intervenciones ante los procesos de vulnerabilidad y exclusión de personas y territorios. Análisis comparado México-España
Author: Cano Soriano, Leticia
Publisher: Dykinson
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2016
Genre: Electronic books
ISBN: 8490857261

Políticas e intervenciones ante los procesos de vulnerabilidad y exclusión de personas y territorios tiene una trascendencia derivada de la disertación comparada de temas centrales y originales relacionados con las políticas e intervenciones sociales en contextos de crisis desde una perspectiva internacional, considerando el Trabajo Social como eje transversal de los discursos y análisis. El libro recoge resultados de investigaciones inéditos a través de contribuciones y transferencias de investigadores/as, académicos/as y profesionales de México y España. Se analiza de manera comparada asuntos de interés e impacto social para ambos países tales como: políticas sociales, servicios sociales, dependencia, accesibilidad universal, sistema penitenciario, vivienda, violencia contra las mujeres, movimiento asociativo, etc,. Análisis abordados desde la perspectiva del Trabajo Social en un momento de profundos cambios sociales en general y de manera particular en los ámbitos académicos, profesionales e investigadores del Trabajo Social. El libro se encuentra estructurado en torno a dieciocho capítulos, nueve dedicados al análisis en México y otros nueve a España. En su elaboración han participando un total de 36 docentes, investigadores y profesionales procedentes de diferentes universidades, centros de investigación, instituciones públicas y organizaciones sociales; concretamente: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Universidad de Murcia, Universidad Internacional de Andalucía, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Universidad de Alicante, Universidad de Jaén, Universidad de Huelva, Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia, Consejo General del Trabajo Social de España, Fundación ONCE, Federación Española de Enfermedades Raras y Centro Penitenciario Madrid VI Aranjuez (Madrid). En suma se trata de un libro de transferencia de investigaciones de alto interés estratégico que pretende contribuir a la construcción de conocimientos y prácticas sociales.

Human Rights and Social Work

Human Rights and Social Work
Author: Jim Ife
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 367
Release: 2012-06-07
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1139511084

Now in its third edition, Human Rights and Social Work explores how the principles of human rights inform contemporary social work practice. Jim Ife considers the implications of social work's traditional Enlightenment heritage and the possibilities of 'post-Enlightenment' practice in a way that is accessible, direct and engaging. The world has changed significantly since the publication of the first edition in 2000 and this book is situated firmly within the context of present-day debates, concerns and crises. Ife covers the importance of relating human rights to the non-human world, as well as the consequences of political and ecological uncertainty. Featuring examples, further readings and a glossary, readers are able to identify and investigate the important issues and questions arising from human rights and social work. Now more than ever, Human Rights and Social Work is an indispensable resource for students, scholars and practitioners alike.

Realities and Relationships

Realities and Relationships
Author: Kenneth J. Gergen
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2009-06-01
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9780674037540

Recent attempts to challenge the primacy of reason--and its realization in foundationalist accounts of knowledge and cognitive formulations of human action--have focused on processes of discourse. Drawing from social and literary accounts of discourse, Kenneth Gergen considers these challenges to empiricism under the banner of "social construction." His aim is to outline the major elements of a social constructionist perspective, to illustrate its potential, and to initiate debate on the future of constructionist pursuits in the human sciences generally and psychology in particular.

Shattered Dreams

Shattered Dreams
Author: Judith Sunderland
Publisher:
Total Pages: 81
Release: 2014
Genre: Consumer credit
ISBN: 9781623131388

"This 81-page report documents the hardships faced by families who lose their homes after defaulting on mortgage payments amid Spain's economic recession and massive unemployment. The report is based on in-depth interviews with 44 women and men who have experienced or were facing eviction, civil society organizations, and government officials. Immigrants, women who head households or are victims of economic abuse from a former partner, and children are among the affected groups, Human Rights Watch found"--Publisher's website as viewed June 17, 2014.

First World Hunger Revisited

First World Hunger Revisited
Author: G. Riches
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2014-09-11
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1137298731

Is food aid the way of the future? What are the prospects for integrated public policies informed by the right to food? First World Hunger Revisited investigates the rise of food charity and corporately sponsored food banks as effective and sustainable responses to increasing hunger and food poverty in twelve rich 'food-secure' societies.

Professional Identity and Social Work

Professional Identity and Social Work
Author: Stephen A. Webb
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2017-06-26
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1315306948

Bringing together the perspectives of an internationally renowned group of specialists, the collection addresses a range of issues associated with professional identity construction and 'being professional' in the context of a rapidly changing inter-professional environment. It explores traditional aspects of professional identity such as beliefs, values, in-group status and belonging, alongside themes of professional socialisation, workplace culture, group membership, boundary maintenance, jurisdiction disputes and inter-professional tensions with health, education and the police.

International Code of Conduct on Pesticide Management

International Code of Conduct on Pesticide Management
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 37
Release: 2018-09-03
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9251091870

The understanding that some pesticides are more hazardous than others is well established. Recognition of this is reflected by the World Health Organization (WHO) Recommended Classification of Pesticides by Hazard, which was first published in 1975. The document classifies pesticides in one of five hazard classes according to their acute toxicity. In 2002, the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) was introduced, which in addition to acute toxicity also provides classification of chemicals according to their chronic health hazards and environmental hazards.

The SAGE Handbook of International Social Work

The SAGE Handbook of International Social Work
Author: Karen H Lyons
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 565
Release: 2012-05-03
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1446263894

Social work is a profession that is increasingly involved with issues which have a global dimension. This Handbook tackles the global/local aspect of social work in its various forms and interrogates the key concerns that societies are facing through an international lens. The contributors show that, with an appreciation of commonalities and differences, local practices and appropriate forms of international activity can be better developed. Areas covered include: - Analysis of ′International social work′ - Globalisation and indigenisation - Social justice and human rights - Poverty and livelihoods - Ecological issues - Migration - Education, theory, research and practice - Social work in different settings - Religion and spirituality - Responses to disasters and conflicts - Life course perspectives - Regional perspectives - Future directions With a truly international range of contributions, the Handbook incorporates perspectives from Asia, Africa, Europe, Australasia, the Middle East and the Americas. It will be an invaluable resource for undergraduates, postgraduates, researchers and academics working in the fields of social work, social welfare, human services, and community development worldwide, as well as service providers and policy makers in the international arena.