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Building on Women's Strengthsby K. Jean Peterson; Alice A. Lieberman
Haworth Press 2001; US$ 49.95This groundbreaking book explores the ways a woman-centered worldview can transform social policy, social services, and direct practice. Updated to honor the memory of Liane V. Davis, who died in 1995, this new edition of Building on Women's Strengths offers updated information and new chapters on women who have been incarcerated, women on welfare who experience violence, and lesbian and bisexual women. It discusses the issues of women's lives, including family violence, welfare reform, mental health, child welfare, aging, racism, and being silenced. To view an excerpt online, find the book in our QuickSearch catalog at www.HaworthPress.com. more...
Employment for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome or Non-Verbal Learning Disabilityby Yvona Fast
Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2004; US$ 22.95Most people with Non-Verbal Learning Disorder (NLD) or Asperger Syndrome (AS) are underemployed. This book sets out to change this. With practical and technical advice on everything from job hunting to interview techniques, from 'fitting in' in the workplace to whether or not to disclose a diagnosis, this book guides people with NLD or AS successfully through the employment field. There is also information for employers, agencies and careers counsellors on AS and NLD as 'invisible' disabilities, including an analysis of the typical strengths of somebody with NLD or AS, and how to use these positively in the workplace. Practical information and lists of career resources are supported by numerous case studies to inspire and advise. An essential... more...
The Story of My Lifeby Helen Keller
The Floating Press 1905; US$ 4.99Helen Keller's autobiography, The Story of My Life , tells of her early life and of her experiences with Annie Sullivan, her teacher and companion. It was first published in 1903. Keller was the first deaf-blind person to attain a Bachelor of Arts degree, became well traveled and a prolific author, and was outspoken in her campaigning against war and for many other progressive causes. This story shows how Annie Sullivan helped Keller break through her isolation and absence of... more...
Writing Skills for Social Workersby Karen Healy; Joan Mulholland
Sage Publications Ltd. 2007; US$ 53.00`This work provides some tools for sharpening thinking, writing and practice. It is a readable, accessible and highly relevant text, suitable for all social workers' - Professional Social Work. `This book will become a key reference text for many social workers both while studying and as established professionals. A well -thumbed text on the bookshelf!' - Janice West, Glasgow Caledonian University. Social workers are required to communicate in writing for a range of purposes, and to write effectively for a range of audiences, such as clients, team members, magistrates and policy makers. Writing Skills for Social Workers aims to raise the profile of writing skills in social work practice, and to enhance social workers' written communication... more...
New Directions in Social Work Practiceby Kieron Hatton
Learning Matters 2010; US$ 35.95This text gives a clear overview of social work practice as it is today, and examines some of the key drivers to future change. more...
Youth, The 'Underclass' and Social Exclusionby Robert MacDonald
Routledge 1997; US$ 59.95Is youth crime, unemployment and homelessness evidence of a new and dangerous youth underclass? Contributors focus on unemployment, training and the labour market, crime and benefit fraud, homelessness, parenting and shifts in youth policy more...
From Idiocy to Mental Deficiencyby David Wright; Anne Digby
Routledge 1996; US$ 140.00This is the first book devoted to the social history of people with learning disabilities in Britain. Spanning the Medieval period to the establishment of the National Health Service, this volume illuminates and informs current debates. more...
Caring and Copingby Terry Philpot; Anthony Douglas
Routledge 1998; US$ 57.95A clear and accessible guide to the history, politics, law, ethics, management, funding and day -to-day work of the social services in Britain. An ideal introductory text for trainee social workers or the interested general reader. more...
Rethinking Domestic Violenceby Audrey Mullender
Routledge 1996; US$ 65.00This book explodes the myths concerning domestic violence and explores how the responses of social workers and probation officers to the people involved need to be far better coordinated and more effective. more...
Men, Gender Divisions and Welfareby Jennie Popay; Jeff Hearn; Jeanette Edwards
Routledge 1998; US$ 59.95A fresh look at the balance of responsibilities and control in care-giving, in both the public and private spheres. Using previously unpublished empirical data, contributors focus on male experiences of welfare services. more...