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Handbook of Social Work Practice with Vulnerable and Resilient Populations,Used
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Why do some people collapse under certain life conditions, while others remain relatively unscathed? What accounts for the marked variations in peoples responses to stress and adversity? The second edition of this groundbreaking howto guide has been extensively updated to reflect the fields growing understanding of the importance of resiliency and protective factorsthe positive poles of the human experienceand the importance of their role in forming balanced assessments and responsive interventions.Individual chapters explore such problems as AIDS, chronic physical illness, depression, addiction, homelessness, divorce, and abuse. This new edition goes beyond the pathology explanatory model to stress such factors as courage, coping, and resourcefulness, and includes new chapters on such topics as crime victims and victim services, the death of a parent, gay and lesbian persons, single parenthood, and women of color.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the 'Handbook of Social Work Practice with Vulnerable and Resilient Populations'? A: The handbook focuses on understanding the variations in people's responses to stress and adversity, emphasizing resiliency and protective factors in social work practice.
- Q: Who is the author of this handbook? A: The author of the handbook is Alex Gitterman.
- Q: What topics are covered in the chapters of this book? A: Chapters cover topics such as AIDS, chronic illness, depression, addiction, homelessness, divorce, and abuse, along with new content on crime victims and single parenthood.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has 752 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this edition updated from the previous version? A: Yes, this is the second edition, which has been extensively updated to reflect current understanding in the field.
- Q: When was the 'Handbook of Social Work Practice with Vulnerable and Resilient Populations' published? A: It was published on March 15, 2001.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Poverty.
- Q: Are there any specific audiences that this book targets? A: The book targets social workers, students, and professionals interested in social work practices related to vulnerable populations.