International Social Work
Issues, Strategies, and Programs
- David Cox - La Trobe University, Australia
- Manohar Pawar - Charles Sturt University, Australia
International Social Work
"This well-written book will undoubtedly help those interested in working in the domain of international social work and social development. —SHORTER NOTICES
Global poverty, widespread conflict and post-conflict reconstruction, and the large population of displaced persons are just a few of the rising number of global situations that are adversely affecting the well-being of millions of people. Practitioners from several professions are deeply concerned about these issues and are becoming increasingly active in addressing these matters at the local, national, and international levels.
International Social Work: Issues, Strategies, and Programs draws together the practice wisdom emerging within the broad scope of international social work practice. Using an integrated perspectives approach, which incorporates global, human rights, ecological, and social development perspectives, authors David Cox and Manohar Pawar prepare readers to actively respond to modern global challenges that are critical to the well-being of people, communities, nations, and ultimately to all of us.
Key Features
- Provides an integrated perspectives approach to international social work and social development practice to give readers alternative theoretical frameworks not found in other books
- Focuses on the experience of teaching and practicing international social work, rather than reflecting on the field
- Includes tables, chapter summaries, learning exercises and questions, possible research areas, and recommended readings to prompt critical thinking and classroom discussion
This book is designed to teach international social work practice to students and practitioners at all levels. International Social Work is an ideal text for undergraduate and graduate courses in Social Work and Development Studies as well as an excellent resource for social workers, human services professionals, and development practitioners.
"International Social Work draws together the practice wisdom emerging within the broad scope of international social work practice. Using an integrated perspectives approach, which incorporates global, human rights, ecological, and social development perspectives, the authors prepare readers to actively respond to modern global challenges that are critical to the well-being of people, communities, nations, and ultimately all of us."
"The book is a useful addition to the literature and should be widely consulted. It will make a major contribution to raising awareness of international issues among social workers everywhere."
I found this useful myself, but students find it a little dense in its illustration.
A very useful text that I am going to be recommending to the year 3 students that I am teaching Contemporary Issues. This book is so useful in helping students understand the International Context that we are working within, and makes links with highly reveleant perspectives of poverty, confict and migration