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Social Work Ethics in a Changing Society
by Michael ReischSocial Work Ethics in a Changing Society analyzes the challenges social workers face in applying social work values and ethics due to recent significant social, political, cultural, and technological changes. It provides readers with guidelines for ethical practice based on a philosophic foundation rooted in social justice principles. The book begins with a summary of key ethical concepts and principles. It then provides a brief history of social work ethics and analyzes their core assumptions in the context of new realities. The book provides readers with several frameworks through which to analyze a variety of contemporary ethical issues. In subsequent chapters, it applies these frameworks to situations largely derived from real-world experience. Global sources provide a comparative perspective on the interpretation and implementation of social work values and ethics. The book contains extensive case examples and reflection exercises that illustrate ethical dilemmas in all areas of practice and those created or complicated by increasing social and cultural diversity. It includes content on the application of ethics to policy practice through examples drawn from the 2010 Affordable Care Act, the nation's response to the coronavirus pandemic, and other current policy issues. Designed to help current and future social workers navigate a fractious, ever-evolving society, Social Work Ethics in a Changing Society is an excellent resource for students, faculty, and practitioners within the discipline.
Social Work Research Proposals
by Richard Grinnell Yvonne UnrauThis book describes how to do a social work research proposal on a step-by-step basis.
Social Workers' Desk Reference
by Lisa Rapp-McCall Al Roberts Kevin CorcoranPeople all over the world are confronted daily by issues such as poverty, a lack of access to quality education, unaffordable and or inadequate housing, and a lack of needed health and mental services. These issues are dynamic and varied, and social workers need to have access to relevant and timely evidence-based materials to meet the needs of those facing them. The Social Workers' Desk Reference is a comprehensive resource for practicing social workers. This essential reference is extraordinarily comprehensive and provides updated information in 15 parts covering the profession and its overarching themes; values, ethics, licensure; theoretical constructs; assessment; treatment plans; techniques; individual, family, and group Interventions; evidence-based practice; case management; community practice; vulnerable populations; behavioral and mental health; school social work; military social work; and forensic social work. All 163 chapters, written by experts in the field, are focused, practical, and contain critical content in addition to websites and updated references. The fourth edition follows in the tradition of the first three editions and updates previous topics but fearlessly addresses current salient subjects such as white nationalism, gaming disorder, substance abuse, LGBTQ+ populations, suicide, sexual violence in the military, smart decarceration, the legacy of racism, neurobiology, technology and social work practice, Islamophobia, pseudoscientific behavioral and mental health treatments, emerging fields of practice, and more. It has greatly expanded its section on vulnerable populations to address the wide variety of diversity in the U.S.
The Social Worker's Practice Manual (The Neil Thompson Practice Collection)
by Neil ThompsonAn essential handbook for students and experienced social workers alike, this practical guide filters out the jargon and sets out what you really need to know. 30 easy-to-follow chapters delve into topics ranging from holistic thinking to effective record keeping, all rooted in Neil Thompson's extensive hands-on experience. Complicated subjects such as cultural sensitivity and managing conflict are discussed thoughtfully and pragmatically, helping you understand the roots of tricky situations and find effective solutions. Each section successfully combines theory and practice to give a holistic view of social work that can be tailored to help each unique client. Over 45 years of experience distilled into one manual for success.
Socialism 101: From the Bolsheviks and Karl Marx to Universal Healthcare and the Democratic Socialists, Everything You Need to Know about Socialism (Adams 101)
by Kathleen SearsSocialism 101 is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the historical and modern applications of socialism.In today’s political climate, more and more presidential candidates are espousing socialist—or democratic socialist—policies. Once associated with oppression, socialism is now a current topic of conversation with everyday Americans, including policies like taxing the rich and healthcare for all. But what exactly is socialism and why does it spark such an intense debate? Socialism 101 provides an easy-to-understand, unbiased overview to the nearly 300-year-old origins of this mode of government, its complex history, basic constructs, modern-day interpretations, key figures in its development, and up-to-date concepts and policies in today’s world. As capitalism has become less appealing and socialism experiences a surge in popularity, the need for clarification of what it means has never been more necessary than now.
Socialism and Underdevelopment (Routledge Library Editions: Development)
by Ken Post Philip WrightIn this book, first published in 1989, Ken Post and Phil Wright provide a critical analysis of socialist construction in underdeveloped countries. Pointing out that all the socialist revolutions of the twentieth century have occurred in underdeveloped peripheral capitalist countries, they focus on the relationship between socialism and underdevelopment. They bring together the insights of both development theory and the political economy of socialism, and draw upon their direct experience of the state socialist societies as diverse as North Korea, Yugoslavia, Vietnam, and the Soviet Union.
Socialist Economics (Routledge Library Editions)
by G. D. ColeThis volume sets forth as simply as possible the theoretical foundations which underlie the practical policies of democratic Socialism. This involves both a repudiation and a refutation of the assumptions of the older classical economists who believed in laissez-faire, and a careful differentiation of the economics of democratic Socialism from the neo-classical doctrines associated with the name of Maynard Keynes.
Socialization
by Kim Campbell Thornton Buck JonesAs author Kim Campbell Thornton begins this Simple Solutions guide, "Dogs are known as man's best friend, but they don't come ready-made to take on this role." Socialization unlocks the key to the human-dog bond and explains how well-mannered, well-adjusted dogs are made (not born). A term used by canine behaviorists and trainers, socialization is a fancy five-syllable word for "getting friendly," which doesn't come naturally to all dogs. This handy little book begins with a discussion of puppy life stages, showing how puppies developmentally mature and what their ever-changing needs are. New puppy buyers must be aware of the importance of the breeder's role in socializing a litter of puppies, a critical process of introducing each pup to people, other dogs, and common everyday noises, during its critical developmental stages. Puppies raised without socialization (typically in a commercial breeding establishment, sometimes called a puppy mill) have a decided disadvantage and may never develop into normal, well-adjusted dogs. The book gives the new dog owner advice about planning social outings for the puppy so that he has "People to Meet, Places to Go," ever expanding his social graces and comfort level with strangers and the not-so-scary-after-all unknown. The author also provides excellent guidance on introducing a dog to a new baby as well as introducing an adopted dog into an established multipet household.
The Socialization of Teachers (Routledge Library Editions: Education)
by Colin LaceyThe change from a student role to a teacher role can be one of the most abrupt and stressful transitions in working life but the process of socialization does not end when the student becomes a fully qualified teacher, as many writers, laymen and sociologists, would have us believe. Colin Lacey argues that socialization is a partial and rarely homogenous process. He illustrates this from a wide variety of interesting case material to show how student teachers adapt their responses to the classroom situation.
socialsklz: How to Give Children the Skills They Need to Thrive in the Modern World
by Faye De MuyshondtWith the world of technology advancing and face-to-face communication becoming less common, it is no wonder the many "manner” and "etiquette” books fall short of reaching young people who are fully enveloped in a digital age. Faye de Muyshondt’s socialsklz:-) for success is not only relevant, touching on topics of email, social networking, cyberbullying, and smartphones, but also breathes life into the basics: how to speak, shake hands, make conversation, and behave in all social settings. Although they are not typically taught in school, research has shown that teaching these skills increases academic scores. The book takes de Muyshondt’s highly successful NYC workshop and brings it to the homes of millions in this fun and interactive guidebook designed to direct parents in teaching kids the skills necessary for success without being perceived as a "nag. "
Societal Stress and Law
by Larry D. BarnettSocietal Stress and Law draws attention to the social side effects of law by developing the sociological concept of society-level stress, a corollary of the concept of individual-level stress in the biological sciences. To encourage interest in societal stress, the book looks at (1) instances of law adopted by American states that the U.S. Supreme Court held unconstitutional and (2) actions by American states with regard to a proposal to amend the federal Constitution. The Court rulings and the proposed constitutional amendment were capable of producing societal stress because they were seen by a sizeable segment of the U.S. public as being incompatible with significant American traditions. In original studies that apply logistic regression to state-level statistical data, the book identifies sociological variables that predict state differences in the adoption of this law and state differences in actions on the proposed constitutional amendment. Because these variables represent societal agents that affected whether a state experienced social stress from the rulings and proposal, the book blends theory with empirical research and illustrates how each can support the other in law-focused scholarship.
Societies In Making Ils 89 (International Library of Sociology)
by Hilda JenningsPublished in 1998, Societies In Making IIs 89 is a valuable contribution to the field of Sociology & Social Policy.
Society and Politics in Germany: 1500-1750
by G. BeneckeFirst Published in 2006. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Society and State in the Gulf and Arab Peninsula: A Different Perspective (Routledge Library Editions: The Arab Nation)
by Khaldoun Nassan Al-NaqeebThis book is both a history and contemporary analysis. Charting the main turnpoints as the growth of cities, trade routes, the petroleum industry and growth of the authoritarian state the author argues that central bureaucratic control is limiting growth. He describes the state as governed by the interests of the ruling family who continue to block opportunities for social mobility. He is also critical of the lack of a broad, productive base in the economy, the export of capital and its effect on investment in local resources, as well as the technological dependence on the West.
Society and the Teacher's Role (Routledge Library Editions: Education)
by Frank Musgrove Philip H TaylorThis study describes research into teachers’ role conceptions and uncertainties in different types of school and neighbourhood. The authors examine in particular pupils’ and parents’ conceptions of the teacher’s role, and the conflicts which teachers experience when they are exposed to different expectations and demands in a rapidly changing educational and social scene.
Society Part-2 - IAS Competitive Exam
by Vision IasUpdated Value Additional Material for 2020 IAS examination on topic Society Part 2.
The Socio-Cognitive Approach to Communication and Pragmatics (Perspectives in Pragmatics, Philosophy & Psychology #33)
by Istvan KecskesThe book aims to serve as a theoretical framework for the socio-cognitive approach (SCA) that is an alternative to the two main lines of pragmatics research: linguistic-philosophical pragmatics and sociocultural-interactional pragmatics. SCA broadens the scope of the field with an intent to incorporate not only L1 communication but also intercultural communication, and communication in a second language. The author integrates the pragmatic view of cooperation and the cognitive view of egocentrism and emphasizes that both cooperation and egocentrism are manifested in all phases of communication, albeit to varying extents. SCA places equal importance on the social and cognitive individual factors in pragmatics. The author claims that while (social) cooperation is an intention-directed practice that is governed by relevance, (individual) egocentrism is an attention-oriented trait dominated by salience.The book serves as a theoretical guide for researchers and students who would like to understand how we need to change first language-based theories to make sense of what happens not only in L1 but also in intercultural and multi-lingual interactions.
Socio-Technical Futures Shaping the Present: Empirical Examples and Analytical Challenges (Technikzukünfte, Wissenschaft und Gesellschaft / Futures of Technology, Science and Society)
by Andreas Lösch Armin Grunwald Martin Meister Ingo Schulz-SchaefferThe exploration of ways to conceptualize the shaping of the present by socio‐technical futures is the aim of this volume. Therefore it brings together contributions from Science and Technology Studies and Technology Assessment, which focus all on the question how socio-technical images of the future shape present processes of innovation and transformation starting from empirical case studies and generalizing specific findings or by tackling conceptual questions from the outset. A white paper of 23 authors, which aims to sensitize researchers and practitioners completes the volume.
Sociological Thought: From Comte To Sorokin
by Dr Francis Abraham Dr John Henry MorganThis is essentially a textbook on Sociological Thought which examines critically the major Sociological thinkers from Comte to Sorokin. The sociological thinkers covered include Comte, Marx, Spencer, Durkheim, Pareto, Simmel, Weber, Mannheim, and Sorokin. Each chapter traces the formative influences, both intellectual and social, which have contributed to the social philosophy of the thinker. A short introduction to each sociological master, titled Life and Times, gives a very useful insight, to the social and political environment and the intellectual traditions, to which the major theorists react. The book is written in a lucid, easy-to-read manner, and essentially sums up the development of sociological thought for over two centuries.
The Sociological Vision
by Christopher PieperNew Edition Now Available! What is sociology? Will I like it? Does it matter in the world? Can it help me? The Sociological Vision is designed to answer these questions and cultivate a new way of seeing social life. Geared primarily toward students beginning a journey into the social sciences, or for those with general curiosity for the subject, The Sociological Vision offers a glimpse into the fascinating, revelatory, and occasionally fun world of sociology. Consider it a " sampler platter" for studying human societies and cultures. The book uses a historical approach, a comparative glance, and a critical eye. It shows students how to hone the skills we all have as "armchair" sociologists in observing, describing, explaining, and evaluating the social world in more systematic ways. It encourages readers to ask tough questions about society and themselves. The book emphasizes the individual's role as both participant in society and a recipient of societal influences. Finally, it focuses on how we each build the social order and considers the larger impacts of these small actions.
Sociological Worlds: Comparative and Historical Readings on Society
by Stephen K. SandersonFirst Published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Sociology: A Systematic Introduction (International Library of Sociology #Vol. 16)
by Harry M. JohnsonFirst published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Sociology 3 - Sociological Theories
by Dr S. R. MyneniThe book Sociology 3: Sociological Theories by Dr. S.R. Myneni offers a comprehensive exploration of sociological theories, structured into six units. It delves into foundational theories of social thought by renowned figures like Max Weber, Emile Durkheim, and Karl Marx, while also exploring Indian sociologists like M.N. Srinivas. The book examines the evolution and function of states, theories of social change, and the factors and consequences of these changes, including globalization's effects on Indian society. It highlights the contributions of Indian social thinkers like Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, and Amartya Sen, and their impact on social transformation. The final units provide insights into global ideologies such as socialism, feminism, and nationalism, fostering a nuanced understanding of social integration and transformation. Ideal for students of sociology and law, the book emphasizes the interplay of historical contexts, cultural values, and individual agency, making it a vital resource for academic and practical applications in sociological studies.
The Sociology and Politics of Health: A Reader
by David Banks Michael PurdyHealth care systems, the role of health professionals and the experience of health and illness are all undergoing change and development as we enter the twenty-first century. The Sociology and Politics of Health is a collection of key readings through which to explore the sociological and political dimensions of health, illness and health care. Combining classic pieces with more up-to-date contributions, it includes examples taken from current domestic and international initiatives and draws on humanist, materialist, feminist and constructionalist perspectives. The Sociology and Politics of Health covers: * ideology and policy * social stratification * professionalisation * the experience of health and illness. * This reader offers health studies students, nurses and other health professionals an invaluable introduction to an increasingly important field of social inquiry.
Sociology and Socialism in Contemporary China
by Siu-lun WongFirst published in 1979. Sociology flourished in China during the 1930s and 1940s but with the establishment of the People's Republic of China, controversies arose over the place of sociology in the process of socialist construction. Siu-lun Wong analyses the reasons for this change in the fortune of sociological studies in China and examines it in relation to the country's contemporary political system.