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Psychology of Disabilityby Carolyn L. Vash; Nancy M. Crewe
Springer Publishing Company 2003; US$ 60.00The realities surrounding the psychological experience of disability, plus the intervention techniques used to resolve some of the problems, have changed dramatically since the publication of the first edition of this classic text. This revised edition describes changes that have come out of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as technological advances, new legislation, and evolving health care systems. It addresses the growing interest in racial and ethnic diversity, and includes an exploration of spirituality and disability, as well as a look at new partnerships, such as within the community, that have developed. ;chapter more...
Social Work Theories in Actionby Mary Nash; Robyn Munford; Kieran O'Donoghue
Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2005; US$ 34.95This wide-ranging collection of essays explores how social work theories are applied to practice in Australia and New Zealand and offers insights into the cultural issues involved in social work. The authors discuss the challenges faced by indigenous populations and ethnic minority groups and how they can gain control over their situations, and offer valuable guidance on cross-cultural work. The authors present the key principles of four theoretical approaches frequently used in social work - ecological systems, community development, strengths-based approaches and attachment theories. They explain how each of these can be applied in a wide range of contexts, including mental health care, trauma counselling and child protection. Drawing on... more...
Theoretical Perspectives for Direct Social Work Practiceby Nick Coady; Peter Lehmann
Springer Publishing Company 2007; US$ 65.00Containing chapters on Relational Theory, and Cognitive-Behavioral Theory, Existential Theory, and Wraparound Services, this work includes information on the movement toward eclecticism, the rationale and empirical support for eclecticism, and approaches to eclecticism. Each chapter provides references on theory, research, and practice. more...
Hard Knocksby Janice Haaken
Taylor & Francis 2010; US$ 26.95Shows how cultural contexts shape how stories about domestic abuse get told, and offers tools for bringing psychology into discussions of group dynamics in the domestic violence field. This book explores the contentious issue of how to acknowledge forms of female aggression while still preserving a gender analysis of intimate partner violence. more...
Moving Up And Outby Lori Holyfield
Temple University Press 2010; US$ 26.95Single parent families in the United States have almost tripled in the past few decades. A huge majority of these families are female headed. In American culture it is not so important that we all be equal so much as it is that we all have equal opportunities. Yet sometimes we turn a blind eye to those who need us most. In fact, when it comes to single parent families, it is as if the barriers are too great, the issues too complex. We wind up reducing the debate to its lowest common denominator. Ironically, it is the families who are most affected that get tangled in the political barbed wire and hidden behind numbing statistics. Moreover, community responses, those small grassroots organizations who care deeply and give whole-heartedly are... more...
Just Institutions Matterby Bo Rothstein
Cambridge University Press 1998; US$ 42.00In this book Bo Rothstein seeks to defend the universal welfare state against a number of important criticisms which it has faced in recent years. He combines genuine philosophical analysis of normative issues concerning what the state ought to do with em more...
East Asian Welfare Modelby Roger Goodman; Gordon White; Huck-ju Kwon
Routledge 1998; US$ 68.95Offers the first broad-ranging study of the development and implementation of various welfare systems in East Asia, unfolding the reality behind the rhetoric in this important area. more...
Basic Groupworkby Tom Douglas
Routledge 2000; US$ 51.95A simple, practical guide to groupwork. In logical sequence the book follows the progress of one group from inception to close and exposes how groups work. 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...
Services for People with Learning Disabilitiesby Nigel Malin
Routledge 1994; US$ 51.95Invaluable resource providing a broad review of services available to people with learning disabilities. Includes service developments and policy changes. more...









