Introduction To Social Work

Dennis D. Long

Lisa E. Cox

Carolyn J. Tice

Sage Publications

Introduction to Social Work: An Advocacy-Based Profession (Social Work in the New Century)

Sage Publications, Inc.

Policy, Politics, and Ethics challenges readers to consider the complex social and political factors that influence policy development. Social workers and other professionals in the helping fields must critically engage with policy on both the large and small scale in order to achieve social change. While analyzing policy, professionals must always be aware of the political, organizational, and personal interests that underpin the development and implementation of any social policy. In this book, Thomas Meenaghan, Keith Kilty, Dennis Long, and John McNutt examine both the rational and the political aspects of social policy using scientific inquiry. The book focuses on the interaction between applied research methods and various social, scientific, and technological components behind policy processes. The new edition of this text will be a valuable tool to teach your students to think critically about policy. Ethical and political forces are identified as they may relate to populations and groups at risk as well as to the steps taken to address problems. The book presents a variety of methodological approaches including program evaluation, needs assessment, and cost-benefit analysis. The authors have updated the text to address CSWE competencies, and have introduced thought boxes that will guide discussion about issues and ideas. Features: The scientific method presented clearly and discussed both in relation to understanding policy development and analyzing policy implications; Policy and policy analysis presented at all levels of professional practice; NEW! Thought boxes to reinforce content and prompt further consideration of issues, ideas, and applications; NEW! CSWE competencies discussed throughout the text; UPDATED! Internet resources and references

Policy, Politics, and Ethics: A Critical Approach

Politics & Social Sciences

John G. McNutt

Thomas M. Meenaghan

Keith M. Kilty

Politics & Government

Lyceum Books

Providing an in-depth introduction to community and organizational practice, this macro practice text gives students a philosophical foundation of core macro practice concepts and skills. This text utilizes the strengths perspective as its unifying theoretical model and offers detailed premises and strategies for working with communities and organizations and for promoting social justice. It is presented in structured fashion that is both theoretical and applied in nature and makes use of summaries, key terms and case examples to help students master the content.

Macro Social Work Practice

Thomson Press (India) Ltd

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