Social work theories in action / edited by Mary Nash, Robyn Munford, and Kieran O'Donoghue ; foreword by Jim Ife.

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TextPublisher: London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2005Description: 272 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:

text

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unmediated

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volume

ISBN:

1843102498
9781843102496

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DDC classification:

361.30993 22

LOC classification:

HV473 .S634 2005

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Contents p. also available via the World Wide Web.

Contents:

Foreword / Jim Ife -- Introduction : integrating theory and practice / Mary Nash, Kieran O'Donoghue and Robyn Munford -- 1. The ecological systems metaphor in Australasia / Kieran O'Donoghue and Jane Maidment -- 2. An ecological understanding of HIV practice in South Africa / Christa Fouche -- 3. Complexity and context : an ecological understanding of trauma practice / Carole Adamson -- 4. Integrated practice in mental health social work / Mathew Keen and Kieran O'Donoghue -- 5. Community development : principles into practice / Robyn Munford and Wheturangi Walsh-Tapiata -- 6. Dreams are free : Nga moemoea a te Hapu / Rachael Selby -- 7. Community development : a Tongan perspective / Tracie Mafile'o -- 8. Responding to settlement needs : migrants and refugees and community development / Mary Nash -- 9. Working with families : strengths-based approaches / Robyn Munford and Jackie Sanders -- 10. Strengths-based practice in statutory care and protection work / Rodger Jack -- 11. Bicultural strengths-based supervision / Chris Thomas and Sharlene Davis -- 12. Attachment theory and social work / Sue Watson -- 13. Working with adults who are parenting / Nicola Atwool -- 14. Attachment issues and work with adolescents / Nikki Evans and Marie Connolly -- Conclusion : integrated theory in action / Kieran O'Donoghue, Mary Nash and Robyn Munford.

Review: "This wide ranging collection of essays offers valuable insights into the cultural issues involved in the practical application of social work theories. Leading contributors explore the challenges faced by indigenous populations and ethnic minority groups, examining how they can gain control over their position as minority populations, and offering valuable guidance on cross-cultural work."--BOOK JACKET.Summary: Annotation - Textbook potential - a core textbook for social work degree and post-qualifying courses in New Zealand and Australia<BR>- International market - shows how social work theories can be applied in international settings<BR>- Authors are leading social work academics in New Zealand and Australia.Summary: Annotation "This wide ranging collection of essays offers valuable insights into the cultural issues involved in the practical application of social work theories. Leading contributors explore the challenges faced by indigenous populations and ethnic minority groups, examining how they can gain control over their position as minority populations, and offering valuable guidance on cross-cultural work."--BOOK JACKET.

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"Mary Nash is a senior lecturer in social work at Massey University in New Zealand. Robyn Munford is Head of the School of Sociology, Social Work, and Social Policy at Massey University. Kieran O'Donoghue is a lecturer in social work at Massey University"--Back cover.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"This wide ranging collection of essays offers valuable insights into the cultural issues involved in the practical application of social work theories. Leading contributors explore the challenges faced by indigenous populations and ethnic minority groups, examining how they can gain control over their position as minority populations, and offering valuable guidance on cross-cultural work."--BOOK JACKET.

Annotation - Textbook potential - a core textbook for social work degree and post-qualifying courses in New Zealand and Australia<BR>- International market - shows how social work theories can be applied in international settings<BR>- Authors are leading social work academics in New Zealand and Australia.

Annotation "This wide ranging collection of essays offers valuable insights into the cultural issues involved in the practical application of social work theories. Leading contributors explore the challenges faced by indigenous populations and ethnic minority groups, examining how they can gain control over their position as minority populations, and offering valuable guidance on cross-cultural work."--BOOK JACKET.

Contents p. also available via the World Wide Web.

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