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Baby Boomers of Color
presented by Melvin Delgado, fl. 2004 (New York, NY: Columbia University Press, originally published 2014), 292 page(s)
Because researchers often treat baby boomers of color as belonging to one group, quality data on the individual status of specific racial populations is lacking, leading to insufficiently designed programs, policies, and services. The absence of data is a testament to the invisibility of baby boomers of color in s...
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presented by Melvin Delgado, fl. 2004 (New York, NY: Columbia University Press, originally published 2014), 292 page(s)
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Because researchers often treat baby boomers of color as belonging to one group, quality data on the individual status of specific racial populations is lacking, leading to insufficiently designed programs, policies, and services. The absence of data is a testament to the invisibility of baby boomers of color in society and deeply affects the practice of social work and other helping professions that require culturally sensitive approaches. Melvi...
Because researchers often treat baby boomers of color as belonging to one group, quality data on the individual status of specific racial populations is lacking, leading to insufficiently designed programs, policies, and services. The absence of data is a testament to the invisibility of baby boomers of color in society and deeply affects the practice of social work and other helping professions that require culturally sensitive approaches. Melvin Delgado rectifies this injustice by providing a comprehensive portrait of the status and unique assets of boomers of color. Using specific data, he grounds an understanding of boomers' financial, medical, and emotional needs within a historical, socioeconomic, cultural, and political context, resulting in tailored recommendations for meeting the challenges of a growing population. His research focuses on African American, Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Native American older adults and addresses issues of financial security, employment stability, housing, and health care, which are often complicated by linguistic and cultural differences. Rather than treat baby boomers of color as a financial burden on society and its resources, Delgado recognizes their strengths and positive contributions to families and communities, resulting in an affirming and empowering approach to service.
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Social Work
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Author / Creator
Melvin Delgado, fl. 2004
Date Published / Released
2014
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Topic / Theme
Social work, Elderly people, Minority communities, Macro
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7 Revealing Older Women’s Provisioning Responsibilities
written by Elaine Porter, fl. 2006; presented by Stephanie Baker Collins, Marge Reitsma-Street, fl. 1989 and Sheila M. Neysmith; in Beyond Caring Labor: To Provisioning Work (Toronto, ON: University of Toronto Press, 2012, originally published 2012)
Although women have long been members of the labour force, the proportion of domestic, caring, and community work they provide compared to men or the state has yet to decrease substantially. Beyond Caring Labour to Provisioning Work offers a powerful new framework for understanding women's work in a holistic sense...
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written by Elaine Porter, fl. 2006; presented by Stephanie Baker Collins, Marge Reitsma-Street, fl. 1989 and Sheila M. Neysmith; in Beyond Caring Labor: To Provisioning Work (Toronto, ON: University of Toronto Press, 2012, originally published 2012)
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Although women have long been members of the labour force, the proportion of domestic, caring, and community work they provide compared to men or the state has yet to decrease substantially. Beyond Caring Labour to Provisioning Work offers a powerful new framework for understanding women's work in a holistic sense, acknowledging both their responsibilities in supporting others as well as their employment duties. Beyond Caring Labour to Provisioni...
Although women have long been members of the labour force, the proportion of domestic, caring, and community work they provide compared to men or the state has yet to decrease substantially. Beyond Caring Labour to Provisioning Work offers a powerful new framework for understanding women's work in a holistic sense, acknowledging both their responsibilities in supporting others as well as their employment duties. Beyond Caring Labour to Provisioning Work is based on a four-year, multi-site study of women who are members of contemporary community organizations. The authors reveal the complex ways in which these women define and value their own work, investigating what supports and constrains their individual and collective efforts. Calling on the state to assist more with citizens' provisioning responsibilities, Beyond Caring Labour to Provisioning Work provides an excellent basis for new discussions on equitable and sustainable public policies.
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Elaine Porter, fl. 2006, Stephanie Baker Collins, Marge Reitsma-Street, fl. 1989, Sheila M. Neysmith
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Topic / Theme
Women in workforce, Work-life balance, Women, Elderly people, Macro
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Narrative Approaches in Health and Gerontology
presented by Gary Paquin; in Clinical Social Work: A Narrative Approach (Alexandria, VA: Council on Social Work Education, 2009, originally published 2009)
Narrative therapy represents a new approach to helping people, as author Gary Paquin explains in this fresh and engaging addition to the social work literature. Although narrative therapy is recognized as an important therapeutic method, until now there was little information on how social workers can incorporate...
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presented by Gary Paquin; in Clinical Social Work: A Narrative Approach (Alexandria, VA: Council on Social Work Education, 2009, originally published 2009)
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Narrative therapy represents a new approach to helping people, as author Gary Paquin explains in this fresh and engaging addition to the social work literature. Although narrative therapy is recognized as an important therapeutic method, until now there was little information on how social workers can incorporate it into their practice. Paquin not only illustrates how this can be done, he also shows how narrative methods further the profession's...
Narrative therapy represents a new approach to helping people, as author Gary Paquin explains in this fresh and engaging addition to the social work literature. Although narrative therapy is recognized as an important therapeutic method, until now there was little information on how social workers can incorporate it into their practice. Paquin not only illustrates how this can be done, he also shows how narrative methods further the profession's commitments to diversity, social and economic justice, client empowerment, and strengths-based practice. Paquin considers the unique point of view of postmodernism embodied in narrative therapy and explores the power of stories in the lives of clients and social work practitioners. Paquin's text uses teaching exercises, along with many examples and transcripts, as practical and effective education tools.
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Social Work
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Author / Creator
Gary Paquin
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
Council on Social Work Education
Topic / Theme
Psychotherapy, Social work, Health, Elderly people, Macro
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Copyright © 2009 CSWE Press
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Delivering Home-Based Services
edited by Elizabeth M. Tracy, fl. 2009 and Susan F. Allen, fl. 2004 (New York, NY: Columbia University Press, originally published 2009), 344 page(s)
Service providers are increasingly called upon to serve clients at home, a setting even a seasoned professional can find difficult to negotiate. From monitoring the health of older populations to managing paroled offenders, preventing child abuse, and reunifying families, home-based services require models that en...
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edited by Elizabeth M. Tracy, fl. 2009 and Susan F. Allen, fl. 2004 (New York, NY: Columbia University Press, originally published 2009), 344 page(s)
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Service providers are increasingly called upon to serve clients at home, a setting even a seasoned professional can find difficult to negotiate. From monitoring the health of older populations to managing paroled offenders, preventing child abuse, and reunifying families, home-based services require models that ensure positive outcomes and address the ethical dilemmas that might arise in such sensitive contexts.The contributors to this volume are...
Service providers are increasingly called upon to serve clients at home, a setting even a seasoned professional can find difficult to negotiate. From monitoring the health of older populations to managing paroled offenders, preventing child abuse, and reunifying families, home-based services require models that ensure positive outcomes and address the ethical dilemmas that might arise in such sensitive contexts.The contributors to this volume are national experts in diverse fields of social work practice, policy, and research. Treating the home as an ecological setting that guides human development and family interaction, they present rationales for and overviews of evidence-based models across an array of populations and fields of practice. Part 1 provides historical background and contemporary applications for home-based services, highlighting ethical, administrative, and supervision issues and summarizing the social policies that shape service delivery. Part 2 addresses home-based practice in such fields as child and adult mental health, school social work, and hospice care, detailing the particular population being treated, the policy and agency context, theories and empirical data, and practice guidelines. Part 3, the editors present a unifying framework and suggest future directions for home-based social work.
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Social Work
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Elizabeth M. Tracy, fl. 2009, Susan F. Allen, fl. 2004
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Topic / Theme
Criminal justice, Schools, Hospices, Elderly people, Children, Social work, Mental health, Home health care, Macro
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Facilitating Spiritual Reminiscence for Older People with Dementia: A Learning Guide
written by Elizabeth MacKinlay, 1940- and Corinne Trevitt, fl. 2000 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015, originally published 2015), 119 page(s)
Spiritual reminiscence is a way of communicating that acknowledges the person as a spiritual being and seeks to engage the person in a more meaningful and personal way. This practical guide teaches carers how to facilitate engaging and stimulating spiritual reminiscence sessions with older people, and particularly...
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written by Elizabeth MacKinlay, 1940- and Corinne Trevitt, fl. 2000 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015, originally published 2015), 119 page(s)
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Spiritual reminiscence is a way of communicating that acknowledges the person as a spiritual being and seeks to engage the person in a more meaningful and personal way. This practical guide teaches carers how to facilitate engaging and stimulating spiritual reminiscence sessions with older people, and particularly with people with dementia. After reading the guide, carers will understand the many and varied benefits of spiritual reminiscence, and...
Spiritual reminiscence is a way of communicating that acknowledges the person as a spiritual being and seeks to engage the person in a more meaningful and personal way. This practical guide teaches carers how to facilitate engaging and stimulating spiritual reminiscence sessions with older people, and particularly with people with dementia. After reading the guide, carers will understand the many and varied benefits of spiritual reminiscence, and will have developed the skills, confidence and communication techniques needed to support people with dementia in this activity. The authors present in accessible terms the evidence-base to support the benefits of the approach and provide clear, step-by-step instructions for facilitating spiritual reminiscence sessions, including useful suggestions for ideas and questions to stimulate discussion. Intended to be used either as a self-learning tool or as the basis for staff training sessions, this will be a valuable resource for staff in care homes and day centres, activity coordinators, pastoral and spiritual care professionals, clergy and spiritual leaders.
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Social Work
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Author / Creator
Elizabeth MacKinlay, 1940-, Corinne Trevitt, fl. 2000
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Topic / Theme
Spirituality, Aging, Elderly people, Neurological disorders, Memory loss, Micro
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Copyright © Elizabeth MacKinlay and Corinne Trevitt 2015
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Older Women
presented by An-Pyng Sun, fl. 1997; in Helping Substance-Abusing Women of Vulnerable Populations (New York, NY: Columbia University Press, 2009, originally published 2009)
Current research suggests that biology, psychology, culture, and social standing all contribute to alcohol and other drug (AOD) problems in women, yet few books show how to account for these factors during evaluation and treatment. Especially in terms of vulnerable populations, acknowledging these influences prove...
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presented by An-Pyng Sun, fl. 1997; in Helping Substance-Abusing Women of Vulnerable Populations (New York, NY: Columbia University Press, 2009, originally published 2009)
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Current research suggests that biology, psychology, culture, and social standing all contribute to alcohol and other drug (AOD) problems in women, yet few books show how to account for these factors during evaluation and treatment. Especially in terms of vulnerable populations, acknowledging these influences proves crucial to effective assessment and help.Drawing on extensive empirical research, this volume provides the necessary concepts, tools,...
Current research suggests that biology, psychology, culture, and social standing all contribute to alcohol and other drug (AOD) problems in women, yet few books show how to account for these factors during evaluation and treatment. Especially in terms of vulnerable populations, acknowledging these influences proves crucial to effective assessment and help.Drawing on extensive empirical research, this volume provides the necessary concepts, tools, and techniques for culturally and socially inclusive practice with vulnerable female populations. After a brief history of substance abuse among women in the United States, along with an overview of previous epidemiological study, An-Pyng Sun systematically describes the characteristics and nature of AOD problems among pregnant women, teenage girls, older women, street-walking prostitutes, homeless women, and lesbians. Clearly and concisely, she presents the theories that explain women's AOD problems, along with their related risk factors, and recommends effective treatment guidelines and strategies that speak directly to the needs of individual clients.Vulnerable women are more likely to develop substance abuse problems than other women, and their consequences tend to be more severe. This volume organizes complex data into a practical framework so practitioners can successfully respond to this special population. It supplies a long-overdue, comprehensive, and comprehensible knowledge base for screening, assessment, and care.
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Social Work
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Author / Creator
An-Pyng Sun, fl. 1997
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Topic / Theme
Sociocultural trends, Women, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Addictions, Elderly people, Macro
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Older Adults and Autism Spectrum Conditions: An Introduction and Guide
written by Wenn Lawson, fl. 2015 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015, originally published 2015), 210 page(s)
The first book to look seriously at the practical issues facing older adults with autism spectrum conditions (ASC), Wenn Lawson's groundbreaking handbook offers support, advice, and sensible ways in which to look at the issues. Informed by current research, interviews with older people diagnosed with ASC and his o...
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written by Wenn Lawson, fl. 2015 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015, originally published 2015), 210 page(s)
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The first book to look seriously at the practical issues facing older adults with autism spectrum conditions (ASC), Wenn Lawson's groundbreaking handbook offers support, advice, and sensible ways in which to look at the issues. Informed by current research, interviews with older people diagnosed with ASC and his own experience, the author covers a multitude of issues including dealing with transitions and changes to routine, communicating an indi...
The first book to look seriously at the practical issues facing older adults with autism spectrum conditions (ASC), Wenn Lawson's groundbreaking handbook offers support, advice, and sensible ways in which to look at the issues. Informed by current research, interviews with older people diagnosed with ASC and his own experience, the author covers a multitude of issues including dealing with transitions and changes to routine, communicating an individual's particular needs and wishes to care home staff, the social and financial impact of retirement, mental health, and sensory and physical changes and challenges. Older people with ASC and their family and friends, as well as the professionals supporting them, will find this an indispensable and accessible book.
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Social Work
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Author / Creator
Wenn Lawson, fl. 2015
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Topic / Theme
Autism spectrum disorder, Elderly people, Eldercare, Macro
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Copyright © Wenn Lawson 2015; forward copyright © Carol Povey 2015
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Qigong for Wellbeing in Dementia and Aging
written by Stephen Rath, fl. 2015 and Marcia Rath, fl. 2015 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016, originally published 2016), 170 page(s)
Qigong is the centuries-old practice of moving vital energy (Qi) through the channels of the body, known as meridians, to promote vitality and health. Stephen Rath details current research and Traditional Chinese Medicine theory to show how Qigong practice can support cognitive functioning, as well as emotional an...
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written by Stephen Rath, fl. 2015 and Marcia Rath, fl. 2015 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016, originally published 2016), 170 page(s)
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Qigong is the centuries-old practice of moving vital energy (Qi) through the channels of the body, known as meridians, to promote vitality and health. Stephen Rath details current research and Traditional Chinese Medicine theory to show how Qigong practice can support cognitive functioning, as well as emotional and physical wellbeing, in people with dementia. Qigong for Wellbeing in Dementia and Aging presents a set of accessible Qigong exercises...
Qigong is the centuries-old practice of moving vital energy (Qi) through the channels of the body, known as meridians, to promote vitality and health. Stephen Rath details current research and Traditional Chinese Medicine theory to show how Qigong practice can support cognitive functioning, as well as emotional and physical wellbeing, in people with dementia. Qigong for Wellbeing in Dementia and Aging presents a set of accessible Qigong exercises and breathing techniques adapted specifically for older people who may be frail or have limited mobility, which address specific symptoms associated with dementia. These include exercises for the hands and feet, exercises for releasing emotions through the Five Animal Sounds, seated exercises, and facial exercises. The exercises, contributed by the Natural Healing Research Foundation from their Senior Exercise Class in Hawaii, are presented with clear explanatory illustrations. The final part of the book describes the Chinese understanding of nutrition as an essential underpinning of good health into old age, and provides health-giving food and drink recipes for people with dementia based on these principles. There is also a helpful chapter on practicing Qigong to protect against caregiver burnout. This will be an invaluable book for care professionals, nurses, activity coordinators, and physical therapists, as well as people with dementia and their families.
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Social Work
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Stephen Rath, fl. 2015, Marcia Rath, fl. 2015
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Topic / Theme
Exercise, Aging, Elderly people, Senility, Alternative medicine, Neurological disorders, Macro
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Copyright © Stephen Rath 2016 with Marcia Rath
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The Extent of the National Obesity Crisis
presented by Melvin Delgado, fl. 2004; in Social Justice and the Urban Obesity Crisis (New York, NY: Columbia University Press, originally published 2013)
A number of economic, cultural, and contextual factors are driving urban America's obesity crisis, which can create chronic health conditions for those least able to manage them. Considering urban obesity through a social justice lens, this book is the first to help social workers and others develop targeted inter...
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presented by Melvin Delgado, fl. 2004; in Social Justice and the Urban Obesity Crisis (New York, NY: Columbia University Press, originally published 2013)
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A number of economic, cultural, and contextual factors are driving urban America's obesity crisis, which can create chronic health conditions for those least able to manage them. Considering urban obesity through a social justice lens, this book is the first to help social workers and others develop targeted interventions for effective outcomes. The text dissects the problem of urban obesity in populations of color from individual, family, group,...
A number of economic, cultural, and contextual factors are driving urban America's obesity crisis, which can create chronic health conditions for those least able to manage them. Considering urban obesity through a social justice lens, this book is the first to help social workers and others develop targeted interventions for effective outcomes. The text dissects the problem of urban obesity in populations of color from individual, family, group, community, and policy perspectives. Beginning with a historical survey of urban obesity in communities of color, anti-obesity policies and programs, and the role of social work in addressing this threat, the volume follows with an analysis of the social, ecological, environmental, and spatial aggravators of urban obesity, such as the food industry's advertising strategies, which promote unhealthy choices; the failure of local markets to provide good food options; the lack of safe exercise spaces; and the paucity of heath education. Melvin Delgado reviews recent national obesity statistics; explores the connection between food stamps and obesity; and reveals the financial and social consequences of the epidemic for society as a whole. He concludes with recommendations for effective health promotion programs, such as youth-focused interventions, community gardens, and community-based food initiatives, and a unique consideration of urban obesity in relation to acts of genocide and national defense.
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Social Work
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Author / Creator
Melvin Delgado, fl. 2004
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Topic / Theme
Nutrition, Urban life, Obesity, Elderly people, Adulthood, Children, Minority communities, Macro
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8 | Social-Behavioral Research in Aging and the Social Work Research Agenda
presented by Barbara Berkman, fl. 2009; in Social Work Practice Research for the Twenty-first Century (New York, NY: Columbia University Press, 2010, originally published 2010)
Social work professionals must demonstrate their effectiveness to legislators and governments, not to mention clients and incoming practitioners. A thorough evaluation of the activities, ethics, and outcomes of social work practice is critical to maintaining investment and interest in the profession and improving...
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presented by Barbara Berkman, fl. 2009; in Social Work Practice Research for the Twenty-first Century (New York, NY: Columbia University Press, 2010, originally published 2010)
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Social work professionals must demonstrate their effectiveness to legislators and governments, not to mention clients and incoming practitioners. A thorough evaluation of the activities, ethics, and outcomes of social work practice is critical to maintaining investment and interest in the profession and improving the lives of underserved populations.Incorporating the concerns of a new century into a consideration of models for practice research,...
Social work professionals must demonstrate their effectiveness to legislators and governments, not to mention clients and incoming practitioners. A thorough evaluation of the activities, ethics, and outcomes of social work practice is critical to maintaining investment and interest in the profession and improving the lives of underserved populations.Incorporating the concerns of a new century into a consideration of models for practice research, this volume builds on the visionary work of William J. Reid (1928-2003) who transformed social work research through empirically based and task-centered approaches-and, more recently, synthesized intervention knowledge for framing future study. This collection reviews the task-centered model and other contemporary Evidence-Based Practice models for working with individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations. Essays demonstrate the value of these pragmatic approaches in the United States and international settings. Contributors summarize state-of-the-art methods in several key fields of service, including children and families, aging, substance abuse, and mental health. They also evaluate the research movement itself, outlining an agenda for today's sociopolitical landscape and the profession. This volume inspires practice research to prioritize evidence as a base for the profession.
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Social Work
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Author / Creator
Barbara Berkman, fl. 2009
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Topic / Theme
Scientific research, Social work, Behavior, Elderly people, Macro
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