{"product_id":"social-work-visions-from-around-the-globe-citizens-methods-and-approaches","title":"Social Work Visions from Around the Globe: Citizens, Methods, and Approaches","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook info:\u003c\/strong\u003e Social Work Visions from Around the Globe: Citizens, Methods, and Approaches (Hardcover, 496 pages) – Routledge, 2005. Language: English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIncrease the effectiveness of the services you provide to clientsSocial Work Visions from Around the Globe examines the fundamental principles and dilemmas of social work with people whose health is under threat. This valuable resource was compiled from material presented at the Third International Conference on Social Work in Health and Mental Health in Tampere, Finland. The book explores key issues in social work in health and mental health, from the early historical roots of social work in health to developing a human rights perspective on the lives of men who face capital punishment. Using tables, figures, case studies, and interviews, the text will help you provide holistic, client-based care to children, men, women, and families. Social Work Visions from Around the Globe is divided into two sections: the first half discusses the position of individuals and families as users of health and mental health care services. Specific cases in the book include social work situations for children with disabilities, the mentally ill, the elderly, cancer, and HIV\/AIDS. This text includes research and findings on the challenges and solutions faced by social workers in North America, Australia, Europe, Asia, and Africa.In the second half, Social Work Visions from Around the Globe focuses on various approaches to social work in health and mental health that address:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e the diversity of societies \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e strengthening the voice of the social worker and service user \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e the expertise of service users \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e development of methods \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e family life and childhood in global comparison \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e human rights issues in social work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \n\n                                         Editorial Reviews                   Review   \"Chapters from around the world bring a refreshing new light to social work practice and understanding.\" -- Robert Blundo, PhD, LCSW, Associate Professor, Department of Social Work, University of North Carolina at Wilmington\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"VALUABLE to practitioners in health and mental health.\" -- Heather D'Cruz, PhD, MSW, Senior Lecturer in Social Work, School of Health and Social Development, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia           About the Author   Pirkko-Liisa Ranhalon, Anna Metten, Teppo Kroger, Anneli Pohjola                                           ","brand":"Anna Metten, Teppo Kroger, Pirkko-Liisa Ranhalon, Anneli Pohjola","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46069029798122,"sku":"9780789023667","price":20.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/5301\/6298\/files\/71229VFgqIL._SL1500.jpg?v=1781197651","url":"https:\/\/textbookme.store\/products\/social-work-visions-from-around-the-globe-citizens-methods-and-approaches","provider":"TextbookMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}