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The Life Model of Social Work Practice: Advances in Theory and Practice,Used
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Originally published in 1980, this seminal work was the first to introduce an ecological perspective into social work practice. The third edition expands and deepens this perspective, further developing the basic premise that, by being situated within the people:environment interface, the social work profession is distinct from other service professions. The book presents the 'what' (theories and concepts) and the 'how' (practice methods) to help people with their life stressors and, simultaneously, to influence communities, organizations, and policymakers to be more responsive to them.In this edition, Gitterman and Germain examine major changes to our socioeconomic and political landscape. They restore a chapter on the history of social work practice, offering a view of the limited services for African Americans provided by settlements and charity organization societies. Building on the African American selfhelp and mutual aid traditions, this chapter traces the replication of a parallel social service system by African American leaders for their own communities. The chapter also addresses the impact of contemporary societal trends, including the global economy, immigration, cultural changes, and the technology revolution. In addition, it discusses current professional contexts of managed mental health care, evidencebased practice, and the professional uses of technology.A new chapter explores issues and processes embedded in assessment, practice monitoring, and practice evaluation. The volume continues to feature innovative schema for assessment and intervention with respect to stressful life transitions and traumatic events, environmental pressures, and dysfunctional interpersonal processes. Practice illustrations offer reflections of today's major social issues, such as AIDS, homelessness, and modern forms of violence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Life Model of Social Work Practice'? A: The book introduces an ecological perspective into social work practice, emphasizing the relationship between individuals and their environments.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Alex Gitterman, EdD, and it is a collaborative work that reflects contributions from various perspectives in social work.
- Q: What edition of the book is currently available? A: This is the third edition of 'The Life Model of Social Work Practice', published on May 27, 2008.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains a total of 632 pages.
- Q: What topics are covered in the new chapter of this edition? A: The new chapter explores assessment, practice monitoring, and evaluation processes, as well as the impact of contemporary societal trends.
- Q: Is there a focus on specific social issues in the book? A: Yes, the book addresses major social issues such as AIDS, homelessness, and modern forms of violence through practice illustrations.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is brand new, ensuring that readers receive a quality product.
- Q: Does the book provide practical methods for social work? A: Yes, it presents both theories and practical methods designed to help individuals deal with life stressors and influence broader social systems.
- Q: In which category is this book listed? A: The book is categorized under Social Work.