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Nordic Social Attitudes in a European Perspective
Edward Elgar Publishing 2008; US$ 40.00Addresses the effect that institutional settings typical to the Nordic countries have upon people's attitudes and behaviour. Placed within a European comparative perspective, this work focuses on issues relating to the welfare state, politics, family and work, as well as cultural concerns including economic morality and religiosity. more...
When a Heart Turns Rock Solid
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group 2009; US$ 16.95A WASHINGTON POST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR This provocative and compelling book examines how jobs, schools, the streets, and prisons have shaped the lives and choices of a generation of Puerto Rican youth at the turn of the twenty-first century. At the center of this riveting account?based on an unprecedented eighteen-year study?are three engaging,... more...
A Philanthropic Covenant with Black America
Wiley 2009; US$ 24.95A Philanthropic Covenant will feature eight essays from several prominent African American grantmakers, scholars, activists and clergy that will examine critical elements of modern philanthropy and how they affect Black communities for good and for ill. Each chapter will include statistical documentation of the issues, strategic recommendations to... more...
Indigenous Social Work around the World
Ashgate Publishing Ltd 2008; US$ 49.95This volume brings together prominent international scholars involved in both Western and indigenous social work across the globe including James Midgley, Linda Briskman, Alean Al-Krenawi and John R. Graham to discuss some of the most significant global trends and issues relating to indigenous and cross-cultural social work. more...
Handbook of Social Services for Asian and Pacific Islanders
ABC-CLIO 1991; US$ 86.95This handbook emphasizes culturally sensitive social services for Asian and Pacific Islanders. It integrates conceptual information with concrete, hands-on application of skills. The book is divided into three parts: (1) the nature and scope of social services for Asian and Pacific Islanders (2) Asian and Pacific Islander populations and (3) special... more...
Reconceptualizing the Strengths and Common Heritage of Black Families
Charles C Thomas 2004; US$ 54.95The purpose of this book is to provide a comprehensive analysis and critique of the existing bodies of research literature on black families, children, and communities, and the effects of that literature on the status of this population today. New and expanded practice and research frameworks with culturally sensitive guidelines for rebuilding and... more...
Racism and Racial Identity
Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 54.50This powerful book examines the emotional and psychological impact of racism, culture and identity within the context of racism, and racial identity in treatment. The book's contributors address the "invisible" aspects of racism (stress, abuse, and trauma), social functioning, domestic violence, and foster care, with a special focus on women and West... more...
Innovations in Delivering Culturally Sensitive Social Work Services
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 125.00Innovations in Delivering Culturally Sensitive Social Work Services: Challenges for Practice and Education is for human service professionals and educators who are seeking innovative ways to make their practice and service delivery more culturally appropriate and their education and training more relevant. As Editor Yvonne Asamoah explains, ?There... more...
Kulturelle Vielfalt als Legitimitätselement der internationalen Gemeinschaft
Mohr Siebeck 2013; US$ 85.20Hauptbeschreibung Carla Thies untersucht die Funktion und Bedeutung des Begriffs der Legitimität im Bereich des Völkerrechts am Beispiel der Thematik kultureller Vielfalt. Mit dem Begriff der Legitimität wird rechtstheoretisch die Vorstellung verknüpft, dass das positive Völkerrecht von bestimmten, von ihm bereits vorausgesetzten Interessen und Grundprinzipien... more...
Decolonizing Social Work
Ashgate Publishing Ltd 2013; US$ 119.95In this volume, Indigenous and non-Indigenous social work scholars examine local cultures, beliefs, values, and practices as central to decolonization. Supported by a growing interest in spirituality and ecological awareness in international social work, they interrogate trends, issues, and debates in Indigenous social work theory, practice methods,... more...









