Note: This is the bound book only and does not include access to the Enhanced Pearson eText. To order the Enhanced Pearson eText packaged with a bound book, use ISBN 0134290127. For courses in Social Work Practice with Communities and Organizations. A thoroughly up-to-date look at the field of social work using a unique macro practice model focused on making changes within diverse communities and organizations. This book approaches the field of social work recognizing that all social workers must be able to engage, assess, and intervene with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. It focuses on enabling social work practitioners to undertake whatever types of macro-level interventions are needed in an informed, analytical manner, confident that they can do a competent job and achieve positive results. Bringing readers up to date on the latest changes in the field, this practice-oriented edition integrates many field-based vignettes and examples throughout and elaborates a planned change model introduced in previous editions. Among the numerous updates, improvements, and new material, the new edition incorporates material on international/global content, pays special attention to the use of technology, and reinforces the role of advocacy in all aspects of social work practice. Invigorate learning with the Enhanced Pearson eText The Enhanced Pearson eText provides a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content with embedded videos and assessments. The Enhanced Pearson eText is also available without a print version. Instructors, visit pearsonhighered.com/etextbooks/ted to register for your digital examination copy. Students, register for or purchase your eText at pearsonhighered.com/etextbooks/ted.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Pearson Education
ISBN-10
0133948528
ISBN-13
9780133948523
eBay Product ID (ePID)
219426543
Product Key Features
Author
F. Ellen Netting, M. Lori Thomas, Peter Kettner, Steve Mcmurtry
Publication Name
Social Work Macro Practice
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2016
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
432 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.7in
Item Height
1.1in
Item Width
7.9in
Item Weight
32.8 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Hv41.N348 2015
Edition Number
6
Table of Content
1. An Introduction to Macro Practice in Social Work 2. Historical and Contemporary Influences on Macro Practice 3. Engaging with Diverse Populations 4. Assessing Community and Organizational Problems 5. Understanding Communities 6. Assessing Communities 7. Understanding Organizations 8. Assessing Human Service Organizations 9. Building Support for the Proposed Change 10. Selecting Appropriate Strategies and Tactics 11. Planning and Implementing the Intervention 12. Monitoring and Evaluating the Intervention
Copyright Date
2017
Topic
Sociology / General, Public Policy / Social Services & Welfare