Introduction to Social Work

by Farley, O. William; Smith, Larry Lorenzo; Boyle, Scott W.; Skidmore, Rex A.; Thackeray, Milton G.

• ISBN13: 9780205297610
• ISBN10: 0205297617
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-06-01
• Publisher: Pearson College Div

Summary

This text is a classic in the introductory market in social work. It presents both a historical perspective on the development of social work and current social work practice paradigms. It provides a broad overview of the field and profession of social work, and stresses the link between professional education and practice. Special consideration is given to such problems as welfare reform, gangs, drugs, battered women and children, AIDS, and depression in the elderly. The introductory theoretical base of the text highlights the trend toward the generalist perspective and model of practice.

Table of Contents

Preface	xi
PART I Introduction
What Is Social Work?	1	(14)
Social Welfare	3	(1)
Social Work	4	(4)
Distinguishing Characteristics of Social Work	8	(2)
Sociology and Social Work	10	(1)
Psychiatry and Social Work	11	(1)
Psychology and Social Work	12	(1)
Counseling and Social Work	12	(1)
Social Work in the World Today	13	(1)
Summary	14	(1)
Selected References	14	(1)
The Evolution of Social Welfare and Social Work in the United States	15	(13)
Echoes of the Past	16	(1)
European Roots	17	(2)
Beginnings in the United States	19	(2)
Public Assistance and Social Welfare Emerge	21	(3)
Services of Volunteers	24	(1)
Social Workers Appear	25	(1)
Summary	26	(1)
Selected References	26	(2)
Education for Social Work	28	(16)
Social Work Education	30	(12)
Council on Social Work Education	42	(1)
Summary	42	(1)
Selected References	43	(1)
PART II Social Work Practice
Generalist Practice and Introductory Theory	44	(15)
Need for a Theoretical Framework	46	(2)
Introductory Inner and Outer Forces Paradigm	48	(3)
Additional Model Definition	51	(1)
The Life Cycle and the Inner and Outer Forces Model	52	(2)
Social Functioning	54	(1)
Levels of Social Functioning	55	(1)
A Base for Generalist Social Work Practice	56	(1)
Summary	57	(1)
Selected References	57	(2)
Social Work Practice with Individuals	59	(21)
Work with the Individual-A Generalist Approach	59	(2)
Social Casework Defined	61	(1)
History of Social Casework	61	(1)
Contributions of Freud and Psychoanalysis	62	(1)
The Practice Framework	63	(4)
Methods of Social Casework	67	(1)
Problems in Social Casework	68	(1)
The Casework Process	69	(8)
The Multisystems Approach	77	(1)
Summary	78	(1)
Selected References	78	(2)
Social Work Practice with Groups	80	(24)
Historical Developments	82	(2)
Group Work Defined	84	(2)
Group Work Models	86	(4)
Formation of Groups	90	(2)
Selection of Group Members	92	(2)
Preparation of Group Members	94	(1)
Structuring the Group	95	(3)
Group Work Settings	98	(3)
Summary	101	(1)
Selected References	102	(2)
Social Work Practice with Communities	104	(16)
What Is Community Organization?	105	(3)
Beginnings of Community Social Work	108	(3)
Underlying Principles in Community Organization	111	(1)
Community Social Work Processes	112	(3)
Roles of the Community Organizer	115	(2)
Case Summaries	117	(1)
Summary	118	(1)
Selected References	118	(2)
Administration and Research	120	(20)
Adminstration	121	(10)
Research	131	(6)
Summary	137	(1)
Selected References	138	(2)
PART III Social Work Services
Mental Health Services	140	(20)
Beginnings in Mental Health	141	(1)
Elements of the Mental Health Network	142	(2)
Essential Elements of Comprehensive Mental Health	144	(7)
Special Problems and Issues in Mental Health	151	(6)
Summary	157	(1)
Selected References	158	(2)
Social Work in Health Care	160	(16)
Definition of Social Work in Health Care	162	(3)
The Meaning of Illness	165	(2)
The Role of Social Work in Health Care	167	(5)
The Future of Social Work in the Health Care Services	172	(2)
Prevention and Social Work	174	(1)
Summary	174	(1)
Selected References	175	(1)
Social Work in the Schools	176	(14)
The Education Delivery System: New Approaches	177	(2)
Problems Plaguing the Public Schools	179	(2)
Beginnings in School Social Work	181	(1)
Social Work Practice in the Schools	181	(2)
Social Work Using a Group Approach	183	(2)
School Social Work and the Community	185	(1)
Working with Minorities	186	(1)
When the System Fails	186	(2)
Summary	188	(1)
Selected References	189	(1)
Social Security and Public Welfare	190	(20)
Government's Responsibility for Welfare	191	(2)
The Social Security Act	193	(4)
Aid to Families with Dependent Children	197	(9)
Government and Public Welfare	206	(2)
Summary	208	(1)
Selected References	208	(2)
Family and Child Welfare Services	210	(26)
Marriage and Family Counseling	211	(6)
Child Welfare Services	217	(2)
Home Care of Children	219	(2)
Foster Care of Children	221	(4)
Adoption Services	225	(5)
Protective Services	230	(3)
Child Sexual Abuse	233	(1)
Summary	234	(1)
Selected References	235	(1)
Correctional Services	236	(18)
The Social Problems of Delinquency and Crime	236	(3)
Social Work and Corrections	239	(2)
Social Work Practice in Corrections	241	(1)
Processes and Principles	242	(2)
Social Services and Case Examples	244	(7)
Summary	251	(1)
Selected References	251	(3)
Occupational Social Work	254	(15)
Definition	255	(1)
Background	255	(5)
Need for Social Work in the Workplace	260	(1)
Social Work Methods	261	(1)
Results	262	(2)
Women in the Workplace	264	(1)
Training Social Work Students	265	(1)
Employee Assistance Programs	265	(1)
Summary	266	(1)
Selected References	266	(3)
Services for the Aged	269	(18)
Older Americans Act of 1965	270	(2)
White House Conference on Aging, 1971	272	(1)
Adequate Income	272	(1)
Appropriate Living Arrangements	273	(1)
Institutional Responsiveness and a New Attitude toward Aging	274	(7)
Independence and Dignity	281	(4)
Summary	285	(1)
Selected References	285	(2)
Drug Abuse and Social Work	287	(23)
Misused Drugs and What They Do	290	(3)
Extent and Cost of Drug Abuse	293	(1)
Programs for Control, Prevention, Treatment	294	(9)
Role of Social Work in Treatment	303	(4)
Summary	307	(1)
Selected References	308	(2)
Services with Minorities	310	(15)
Minority Problems	311	(7)
Social Services	318	(2)
Educational Developments	320	(3)
Summary	323	(1)
Selected References	323	(2)
Social Work in Rural Areas	325	(10)
Beginnings in Rural Social Work	327	(1)
Rural Social Work Practice	327	(2)
Roles of the Rural Social Worker	329	(3)
Rural Social Service Agencies	332	(1)
Summary	332	(1)
Selected References	333	(2)
Case Management	335	(10)
Historical Developments	337	(2)
Case Management Defined	339	(2)
Case Management Research	341	(1)
Summary	342	(1)
Selected References	343	(2)
PART IV Professional Development
Social Work: A Maturing Profession	345	(17)
Criteria of a Profession	345	(2)
Historical Background	347	(4)
Social Work Today	351	(8)
Summary	359	(1)
Selected References	359	(3)
Social Work Prevention and Enrichment	362	(16)
Social Work Focus on Prevention	364	(2)
Problems Involved	366	(1)
Examples of Prevention	367	(6)
Implications of Prevention	373	(2)
Social Work Enrichment	375	(1)
Summary	375	(1)
Selected References	376	(2)
Social Work and the Future	378	(15)
Professional Maturation	379	(1)
Increase in Services	380	(1)
Professional Identification and Visibility	381	(1)
Licensing	382	(1)
Spirituality in Social Work Practice	383	(1)
Changing Continuum in Social Work Education	383	(1)
Development of the Role of Consultant	384	(1)
Status of Social Worker	385	(1)
Private Practice	386	(1)
Case Management	386	(1)
Advocacy Role	387	(1)
Improved Public Relations	387	(1)
Rural Social Work	388	(1)
Technology	388	(1)
Expansion of Leadership Roles	389	(1)
Increase in International Social Work	389	(1)
Prevention	390	(1)
Enrichment	390	(1)
Movement for Higher Quality	391	(1)
Summary	391	(1)
Selected References	391	(2)
Name Index	393	(5)
Subject Index	398