International Perspectives on Social Work

Global Conditions and Local Practice

Häftad, Engelska, 2006

Av Karen Lyons, Kathleen Manion, Mary Carlsen

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As social work is fundamentally being altered by the 'Internationalization' of social problems, this book examines the implications for students and practitioners. Arguing that social professionals working locally need an understanding of global mechanisms and cross-cultural issues, it includes both local level and international examples.

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Utgivningsdatum2006-09-22
Mått140 x 215 x 15 mm
Vikt340 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor272
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN9781403939517

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KAREN LYONS is Honorary Professor of International Social Work, University of Hertfordshire, UK, and Editor-in-chief of the journal, International Social Work.KATHLEEN MANION has had a varied career as a social professional in several countries and is currently a Researcher and Visiting Lecturer at the University of East London, UK.MARY CARLSEN is Director of the Social Work Programme at St. Olaf College, USA and also works in hospice and HIV/AIDS care.

PrefaceNotes on ContributorsIntroducing International Perspectives in Social WorkPART I: THEORETICAL FRAMEWORKS Globalization: Fact or Fiction and is it Relevant?Towards a New Equality: Social Divisions in a Global ContextLoss: A Core Concept with Universal RelevancePART II: EFFECTS OF GLOBALIZATION IN PRACTICE: SOME TOPICAL EXAMPLES Communities in ConflictNatural and Forced Migration: Causes and ConsequencesChild Exploitation: Local and Global ProtectionSpreading Disease: Global Pandemics with Local Impact and ResponsesNew Directions for Social Work in Conditions of GlobalizationBibliographyIndexEnd Notes.

'[H]ighly recommended for practioners, managers and those in social work education.' - Professional Social Work 'This book is timely as it should help readers in terms of conceptualising these themes and placing them within the context of their experiences. It is highly recommended for practitioners, managers and those in social work education.' - Rohan Burke, Social Work 'The book offers a lot of useful knowledge on how to understand the different aspects of the subjects related to globalisation, and the many examples make is easy to follow.' - Gurid Aga Askeland, Health and Social Care in the Community