International Social Work: Issues, Strategies, and Programs - Softcover

David Cox; Manohar Pawar

 
9781452217482: International Social Work: Issues, Strategies, and Programs

Inhaltsangabe

International Social Work: Issues, Strategies, and Programs, Second Edition draws together the practice wisdom emerging within the broad scope of international social work practice and its role in contributing to the international community¿s efforts in combating the major global social problems of poverty, conflict and postconflict reconstruction, the development of countries and disadvantaged populations, migration and displacement, and the needs of specific populations such as child soldiers and AIDS orphans.

Utilizing an integrated perspectives approach incorporating global, human rights, ecological and social development perspectives, the International Social Work, 2e is designed to prepare social workers, human services professionals, development practitioners who desire to play significant roles in responding to modern global challenges that are critical to the well-being of people, communities, nations and ultimately of us all.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

David was born in Bolton, Lancashire. He attended 6 different schools and studied at the London School of Economics (LSE) where he received a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree. He later returned there to gain his social work qualification. He had a lengthy career in social work and social care management, specialising in child care and later working with people with disabilities. In his eighth decade he has reflected about his life and prepared this memoir. It is his first book.

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Focusing on the experience of teaching and practicing international social work, rather than reflecting on the field, this book offers practical knowledge and strategies aimed at actively addressing issues that are critical to the well-being of people, communities, and nations around the world.

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