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Who Cares?: Rediscovering Community
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A Wonderfully Engaging And Accessible Book, Who Cares? Emphasizes Finding Humane Responses To Developmentally And Physically Disabled Individuals That Are Community Driven Rather Than Solely Reliant On Problemsolution Oriented Social Service Organizations. David Schwartz Examines The Roles Of Both Informal Communities And Sectarian Communities For Examples And Practical Techniques That Can Be Applied To The Reader'S Situation. The Beautifully Written, Touching Accounts Of Individual Lives Swept Under The Carpet Of The Social Services System Make It Impossible To Read This Book Without Being Affected By The Stories?Such As The Boy Who Was Afraid Of White,Nancy Who Moved To An Apartment After Forty Years In A Nursing Home, And Everyday Life In A Small East Coast Town Whose Inhabitants Help One Another In Times Of Need.Schwartz Does Not Advocate The Overthrow Or Dismantling Of The Social Services, But Instead Proposes Supplemental Responses That Will Lead To Richer, Better Lives For Both The Recipient And The Caregiving Individual And Community. The Practical, Easily Encouraged Methods Of Building Informal Models Suggested By The Author Grow Out Of Both His Own Practice And His Informed Experiences As Director Of A State Social Services Agency And Are Grounded In The Basic Desires For Nurturing, Belonging, And A Sense Of Community. Who Cares? Will Appeal To Those Working In The Field Of Social Services As Well As The General Reader Searching For Ways To Bring Meaning Into The Modern, Disconnected Life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Who Cares?: Rediscovering Community'? A: The main theme of the book emphasizes the importance of community-driven responses to individuals with developmental and physical disabilities, rather than relying solely on social services.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Who Cares?: Rediscovering Community'? A: The author of the book is David B. Schwartz.
- Q: What type of readers would benefit from this book? A: The book appeals to professionals in social services as well as general readers interested in fostering community connections and meaningful relationships.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Who Cares?: Rediscovering Community'? A: The book has a total of 192 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book listed? A: The used book is described as being in good condition.
- Q: When was 'Who Cares?: Rediscovering Community' published? A: The book was published on February 22, 1997.
- Q: What binding type does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does the book provide practical techniques for community building? A: Yes, the author shares practical techniques and examples for building informal community models that can be applied in various situations.
- Q: Is 'Who Cares?: Rediscovering Community' suitable for academic use? A: While the book is accessible to general readers, it also provides valuable insights that can be beneficial for academic discussions in social services and psychology.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in the book? A: Key topics include humane responses to disabilities, the role of informal and sectarian communities, and nurturing a sense of belonging.