Navigating Policy and Practice in the Great Recession

Häftad, Engelska, 2018

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Navigating Policy and Practice in the Great Recession is a fictional narrative that follows Martha White, the intrepid executive director of a small non-profit organization, as she navigates policy practice and demonstrates enlightened administrative leadership in the years during and following the Great Recession. Based on the authors' 20-plus years of experience in non-profit management and the evaluation of more than 40 welfare-to-work programs, the narrative encompasses a broad range of policies, programs, and critical issues related to macro-practice and organizational leadership. Readers will be exposed to the causes and consequences of the Great Recession and learn the real-life implications of policy and practice on the lives of vulnerable families and the social service system. Engaging for students and helpful for professors, the text is ideal for to social work, social policy, and social justice introductory courses.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2018-07-19
Mått231 x 155 x 10 mm
Vikt218 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor152
FörlagOUP USA
ISBN9780190871086

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Stacey Borasky, EdD, MSW, is a former professor and academic administrator with over twenty years experience in social work education.Miguel Ferguson, PhD, taught policy and social justice courses for twenty years at top ranked social work programs. In 2016, he founded OfCourse!, an educational startup that produces dynamic curricular and digital material for use across the social work curriculum. He is co-author, with Dr. Stacey Borasky and Heather Neuroth, of Caught in the Storm, a prequel to Navigating Policy and Practice in the Great Recession.

Stacey Borasky and Miguel Ferguson have crafted a treat for social work students. Following the story of Martha White, a fictional agency executive during and after the Great Recession, they introduce a wealth of content on nonprofit management, interprofessional practice, social work ethics, and social policy. Peppered with references to historical events, important policies, and shifting political landscapes, Navigating Policy and Practice in the Great Recession seamlessly crosses the micro-macro divide by illustrating, in human terms, the impact of social and economic decision-making on ordinary clients. Its an engaging testament to the versatility of the social work profession one that students wont want to miss!