Social work is a profession that is increasingly involved with issues which have a global dimension. This Handbook tackles the global/local aspect of social work in its various forms and interrogates the key concerns that societies are facing through an international lens. The contributors show that, with an appreciation of commonalities and differences, local practices and appropriate forms of international activity can be better developed. Areas covered include:- Analysis of International social work- Globalisation and indigenisation- Social justice and human rights- Poverty and livelihoods- Ecological issues- Migration - Education, theory, research and practice- Social work in different settings - Religion and spirituality- Responses to disasters and conflicts- Life course perspectives- Regional perspectives- Future directionsWith a truly international range of contributions, the Handbook incorporates perspectives from Asia, Africa, Europe, Australasia, the Middle East and the Americas.It will be an invaluable resource for undergraduates, postgraduates, researchers and academics working in the fields of social work, social welfare, human services, and community development worldwide, as well as service providers and policy makers in the international arena.
Setting the Scene - Nathalie Huegler, Karen Lyons and Manohar Pawar Globalisation and Indigenisation - Lena Dominelli Reconciling the Irreconcilible in Social Work? Environment and Sustainability - Margaret Alston and Fred H. Besthorn Human Rights - Joseph Wronka and Silvia Staub Bernasconi Poverty, Development and Social Justice - Murli Desai and John Solas Migration, Minorities and Citizenship - Uma Segal and Gerda Heck Political and Organisational Contexts of Social Work Internationally - Malcolm Payne Social Work Theories, Research/Methods and Practices: Critical Perspectives and New Challenges - Narda Razack Social Work Values, Ethics and Professional Regulation - Richard Hugman and Wendy Bowles Social Work Education: The International Dimension - Terry Hokenstad and Karen Lyons Social Work Research - Joan Orme and Synnove Karvinen-Niinikoski Social Work, Economic Conditions and Livelihood - Tatsuru Akimoto and Decha Sungkawan Social Work and Health - Paul Bywaters and Cindy Davis Social Work and Education - Marion Huxtable, Cynthia A. Sottie and Khuajin Ulziitungalag Social Work, Social Justice and Protection: A Reflective Review - Michael Preston-Shoot and Staffan Hojer Social Work and Changing Environments - Jennifer McKinnon and Raquel Sant'Ana Social Work, Religion, Culture and Spirituality - Micheal L. Shier and John R. Graham Disaster Management and Humanitarian Action - Golam M. Mathbor and Jennifer Bourassa Social Work, Political Conflict and Displacement - Shulamit Ramon and Reima Ana Maglajlic The Life-Course Perspective and Changing Context of Families - Murli Desai Childhood and Youth in International Context: Life Course Perspectives - Letnie Rock, Jeff Karabanow and Kathleen Manion Adulthood - Some Comparative and International Perspectives - Ruby Chau Older Persons and Social Work: A Global Perspective - M. C. Terry Hokenstad, Jr., Ph.D. and Amy Restorick Roberts, Ph.D. Candidate Social Work in Africa - Lengwe-K. Mwansa and Linda Kreitzer Social Work in Southern and Eastern Asia - Manohar Pawar and Ming-sum Tsui Social Work in Australasia - Liz Beddoe and Heather Fraser Social Work in Europe - Sue Lawrence and Darja Zavirsek The Middle East: Expanding Social Work to Address 21st Century Concerns - Sahar Al-Makhamreh and Kathryn Libal Social Work in Latin America - Mahia Saracostti, Taly Reiniger and Henry Parada Social Work in North America and the Caribbean - Julia Watkins and Jennifer Holden Dolly
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