| Description |
x, 184 pages ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
Preface / M. C. Hokenstad and James Midgley -- 1. Realities of Global Interdependence: Challenges for Social Work in a New Century / M. C. Hokenstad and James Midgley -- 2. Social Work and International Social Development: Promoting a Developmental Perspective in the Profession / James Midgley -- 3. Social Work, the Environment, and Sustainable Growth / Marie D. Hoff -- 4. Social Work and the Global Economy: Opportunities and Challenges / Antonin Wagner -- 5. Global Graying: What Role for Social Work? / Janet George -- 6. International Social Development and Social Work: A Feminist Perspective / Lena Dominelli -- 7. Ethnic Conflict and Violence in the Modern World: Social Work's Role in Building Peace / Vera Mehta -- 8. Social Work with Refugees: The Growing International Crisis / Rodreck Mupedziswa -- 9. The International AIDS Crisis: Social Work Responses / Ronald J. Mancoske -- 10. Social Work as an International Profession: Opportunities and Challenges / Tom Johannesen -- 11. Social Work Education in an International Context: Current Trends and Future Directions / Ralph Garber |
| Summary |
"Learn about the place of social work in a global economy, the role of social workers in addressing ethnic conflicts, future directions in response to new international needs, and more. Each chapter outlines the global context of the challenges faced, the nature of the challenges now and in the future, and the response of social work to these challenges." -- Publisher's website |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Social service -- International cooperation.
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| Author |
Hokenstad, Merl C.
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Midgley, James.
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| LC no. |
97036950 |
| ISBN |
0871012804 alkaline paper |
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