| Description |
x, 206 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Series |
Essentials of social work practice series |
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Essentials of social work practice series.
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| Contents |
1. Introduction to community-based policy practice -- 2. Essentials of the planning process -- 3. Essentials of effective interpersonal communication and participation -- 4. Communicating with the public through the media -- 5. Utilizing technology in policy practice -- 6. Essentials of interest group politics : coalition building and task force development -- 7. Essentials of community-based policy practice -- 8. Essentials of legislative policy practice -- 9. Monitoring the bureaucracy and creating change within organizations -- 10. Essentials of judicial policy practice |
| Summary |
"Essentials of Social Work Policy Practice presents specific tactics for policy practice as well as instructions on how to implement it at several different organizational and government levels. Focusing on developing skills, Essentials of Social Work Policy Practice is a practical resource that includes step-by-step guidelines for putting a plan into action and working efficiently within a system. Techniques are presented for handling a number of related topics including effective interpersonal communication and participation, utilizing technology and the media in policy practice, creating change within organizations, and many more."--BOOK JACKET |
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Presents the key information social workers and students need to make social policy changes at the local, state and national levels. Utilizing pedagogical tools such as callout boxes, test yourself questions and case studies, the author draws upon her own |
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classroom teaching experiences to provide readers with guidelines |
| Analysis |
Social work |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [191]-196) and index |
| Subject |
Social work education.
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Social case work -- Management.
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Social service -- Political aspects.
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Social policy.
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| LC no. |
2006037550 |
| ISBN |
9780471752202 paperback |
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0471752207 paperback |
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