Social Work

Bibliometrics in Social Work reviews the pros and cons of using bibliometrics to track patterns of publication in social work research. This unique book is a valuable aid in helping social work scholars decide what—and where—to publish with a particular emphasis placed on citation analys..

This revised edition begins with a substantial new introduction, setting the data in today's context, and includes updated statistics and references. Black, White or Mixed Race is as relevant today as when it was first published...

The Boyer Report and the Council on Social Work Education have placed expectations on universities and social work programs to make sure undergraduate students know how to develop, use, and communicate empirically-based knowledge. Building Excellence is a handbook for integrating research into under..

The Boyer Report and the Council on Social Work Education have placed expectations on universities and social work programs to make sure undergraduate students know how to develop, use, and communicate empirically-based knowledge. Building Excellence is a handbook for integrating research into under..

This book presents enlightening empirical studies and reviews of the literature on peer harassment, bullying, and victimization. Designed to expand our knowledge and understanding of these topics, it documents the widespread nature of the phenomena both inside and outside the United States, identifi..

State of the art empirical knowledge about burnout among social workers is discussed in this comprehensive book. It illustrates and assesses problems with definitions and theoretical orientations to help clarify the overall conceptual vagueness that has plagued burnout research since its beginning...

This stimulating book explores the many ways in which social group workers approach diversity. Capturing the Power of Diversity covers practice, theory building, teaching, research, and various age and ethnic groups. The contributing authors discuss macro approaches to inequality in social, politica..

The coming boom in the population of the aging will impact families at several levels. Challenges of Aging on U.S. Families: Policy and Practice Implications explores this trend, presenting the latest original research on the changing roles of caregivers along with the economic and emotional effects..

The coming boom in the population of the aging will impact families at several levels. Challenges of Aging on U.S. Families: Policy and Practice Implications explores this trend, presenting the latest original research on the changing roles of caregivers along with the economic and emotional effects..

The contributors bring together their wealth of experience and ideas in the management of difficult behaviour to provide teachers with the practical advice and reassurance necessary to cope with difficult and disruptive pupils...

Changing Welfare Services: Case Studies of Local Welfare Reform Programs describes promising programs and practices that have emerged in the United States since the enactment of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. Using case studies, this reference provides i..

The fourth edition of The Practice of Generalist Social Work continues to teach students to apply micro, macro, and mezzo social work skills. This new edition strengthens the connection between the three levels of practice and is fully updated to the 2015 EPAS. This edition also contains more illust..