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  • Introduction to Social Work
  • Written by author O. William Farley
  • Published by Pearson, 7/13/2011
  • A comprehensive and historical introduction to social work. This book is part of the Connecting Core Competencies Series. This series helps students understand and master CSWE's core competencies with a variety of pedagogy highlighted com
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1.) BRIEF
2.) COMPREHENSIVE


BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Part I: Introduction
Chapter 1: What is Social Work?
Chapter 2: The Evolution of Social Welfare and Social Work in the United States Chapter 3: Education for Social Work Chapter 4: Generalist Practice and Introductory Theory

Part II: Social Work Practice
Chapter 5: Social Work Practice with Individuals Chapter 6: Social Work Practice with Groups Chapter 7: Social Work Practice with Communities Chapter 8: Administration and Research

Part III: Social Work Services
Chapter 9: Mental Health Services Chapter 10: Social Work in Health Care Chapter 11: Social Work in Schools Chapter 12: Social Security and Public Welfare Chapter 13: Family and Child Welfare Services Chapter 14: Correctional Services Chapter 15: Services for the Aged Chapter 16: Drug Abuse and Social Work Chapter 17: Services with Minorities Chapter 18: Social Work in Rural Areas Chapter 19: Case Management

Part IV: Professional Development
Chapter 20: Social Work: A Maturing Profession Chapter 21: Social Work Prevention and Enrichment Chapter 22: Social Work and the Future



COMPREHENSIVE TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Preface

Part I: Introduction

Chapter 1: What Is Social Work?

Social Welfare

Social Work

Distinguishing Characteristics of Social Work

Social Work Careers

Sociology and Social Work

Psychiatry and Social Work

Psychology and Social Work

Counseling and Social Work

Social Work in the World Today

Summary

Practice Test

Chapter 2: The Evolution of Social Welfare and Social Work in the United States

Echoes of the Pas

European Roots

Beginnings in the United States

Public Assistance and Social Welfare Emerge

Services of Volunteers

Social Workers Appear

International Social Work

Summary

Practice Test

Chapter 3: Education for Social Work

Social Work Education

The Master’s Program

Evaluating Master’s Programs

The Baccalaureate Program

The Doctoral Program

Continuing Education

Student Participation in Social Work Education

Council on Social Work Education

Summary

Practice Test

Part II: Social Work Practice

Chapter 4: Generalist Practice and Introductory Theory

Need for a Theoretical Framework

Introductory Inner and Outer Forces Paradigm

Additional Model Definition

The Life Cycle and the Inner and Outer Forces Model

Social Functioning

Levels of Social Functioning

A Base for Generalist Social Work Practice

Summary

Practice Test

Chapter 5: Social Work Practice with Individuals

Social Work with the Individual–A Generalist Approach

Clinical Social Work Defined

History of Social Casework and Clinical Social Work

Trends in Casework and Clinical Work

The Practice Framework

Methods of Clinical Social Work

The Clinical/Direct Practice Process of Social Work

The Multisystems Approach

Summary

Practice Test

Chapter 6: Social Work Practice with Groups

Historical Developments

Group Work Defined

Group Work Models

Formation of Groups

Selection of Group Members

Preparation of Group Members

Structuring the Group

Stages of Groups

Group Work Settings

Summary

Practice Test

Chapter 7: Social Work Practice with Communities

What Is Community Organization?

Beginnings of Community Social Work

Underlying Principles in Community Organization

Community Social Work Processes

Roles of the Community Organizer

Summary

Practice Test

Chapter 8: Administration and Research

Administration

Research

Summary

Practice Test

PART III: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES

Chapter 9: Mental Health Services

Beginnings in Mental Health

Elements of the Mental Health Network

Essential Elements of Comprehensive Mental Health

Special Problems and Issues in Mental Health

Summary

Practice Test

Chapter 10: Social Work in Health Care

Definition of Social Work in Health Care
The Meaning of Illness

The Role of Social Work in Health Care

The Future of Social Work in Health Care Services
Health Care Reform

Prevention and Social Work

Summary

Practice Test

Chapter 11: Social Work in the Schools

The Education Delivery System: New Approaches

Problems Plaguing the Public Schools

Beginnings in School Social Work

Social Work Practice in Schools

Social Work Using a Group Approach

School Social Work and the Community

Working with Minorities

Summary

Practice Test

Chapter 12: Social Security and Public Welfare

Government’s Responsibility for Welfare

The Social Security Act

Government and Public Welfare

Summary

Practice Test

Chapter 13: Family and Child Welfare Services

Marriage/Partner and Family Counseling

Child Welfare Services

In-Home Care of Children

Foster Care of Children

Adoption Services

Child Protective Services

Summary

Chapter 14: Correctional Services

The Social Problems of Delinquency and Crime

Social Work and Corrections Social Work Practice in Corrections Processes and Principles

Social Services and Case Examples

Social Work in Institutions

Summary

Practice Test

Chapter 15: Services for Older Americans

Older Americans Act of 1965

White House Conference on Aging, 1971

Adequate Income

Appropriate Living Arrangements

Institutional Responsiveness and a New Attitude toward Aging

Independence and Dignity

George Black, A Peace Corps Volunteer

Joy in Working with Older People

Summary

Practice Test

Chapter 16: Drug Abuse and Social Work

Misused Drugs and What They Do

Extent and Cost of Drug Abuse

Programs for Control, Prevention, Treatment

Summary

Practice Test

Chapter 17: Services with Minorities

Minority Problems

Social Services

Educational Developments

Summary

Practice Test

Chapter 18: Social Work in Rural Areas

Beginnings in Rural Social Work

Rural Social Work Practice

Roles of the Rural Social Worker

Rural Social Service Agencies

Distance Learning for Rural Social Work

Summary

Practice Test

Chapter 19: Case Management

Historical Developments

Case Management Defined

Case Management Research

Summary

Practice Test

PART IV: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Chapter 20: Social Work: A Maturing Profession

Criteria of a Profession Historical Background Social Work Today

Summary

Practice Test

Chapter 21: Social Work Prevention and Enrichment

Social Work Focus on Prevention

Problems Involved

Examples of Prevention

Implications of Prevention

Social Work Enrichment

Summary

Practice Test

Chapter 22: Social Work and the Future

Professional Maturation Increase in Services Professional Identification and Visibility

Certification and Licensing

Spirituality in Social Work Practice

Changing Continuum in Social Work Education

Development of the Role of Consultant

Status of the Social Worker

Private Practice

The Aging of Our Population

Advocacy Role

Improved Public Relations

Rural Social Work

Technology

Expansion of Leadership Roles

Increase in International Social Work

Prevention

Enrichment

Movement for Higher Quality

Summary

Practice Test

Notes

Photo Credits

Name Index

Subject Index


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