Introduction To Social Work

by Farley, O. William; Smith, Larry Lorenzo; Boyle, Scott W.

• ISBN13: 9780205442157
• ISBN10: 0205442153
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780205360093, 9780205625765
• Edition: 10th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-01-01
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
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Summary

This classic introductory social work text provides a comprehensive and historical view of social work to help students better understand and appreciate the profession.In its Tenth Edition, this classic text continues to blend historical and contemporary perspectives on social work, offering historical context for the development of social work while utilizing the latest theoretical constructs. Special emphasis is placed on the understanding that social work is both a field and a method. The text is appropriate for undergraduate students who want to increase their general understanding of social work, as well as those who have a professional interest in social work.The Tenth Edition featuresnew sections on drug courts, treatment and prevention of drug and alcohol abuse (Ch. 16), welfare reform, faith-based social service initiatives (Ch. 2), stages of group, spirituality and social work, suicide assessment and prevention (Ch. 9), and cognitive therapy with criminals (Ch.14). An expanded section on the importance of case management in social work (Ch. 19), life management skills (Ch. 8), anger management (Ch.10) and managed care (Ch. 9, 10, & 22) is also included. Information on multicultural social work (Ch. 11 & 13), working with violent children, gangs, school violence and family violence (Ch. 11 & 13) has been updated, as has the final chapter on the future of social work as a profession.

Table of Contents

Preface	xiii
PART I Introduction
What Is Social Work?	1	(15)
Social Welfare	3	(1)
Social Work	4	(3)
Distinguishing Characteristics of Social Work	7	(3)
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	15	(1)
The Evolution of Social Welfare and Social Work in the United States	16	(15)
Echoes of the Past	17	(2)
European Roots	19	(2)
Beginnings in the United States	21	(2)
Public Assistance and Social Welfare Emerge	23	(3)
Services of Volunteers	26	(1)
Social Workers Appear	27	(1)
Summary	28	(1)
Selected References	29	(2)
Education for Social Work	31	(15)
Social Work Education	33	(11)
Council on Social Work Education	44	(1)
Summary	44	(1)
Selected References	45	(1)
PART II Social Work Practice
Generalist Practice and Introductory Theory	46	(16)
Need for a Theoretical Framework	49	(2)
Introductory Inner and Outer Forces Paradigm	51	(3)
Additional Model Definition	54	(1)
The Life Cycle and the Inner and Outer Forces Model	55	(2)
Social Functioning	57	(1)
Levels of Social Functioning	58	(1)
A Base for Generalist Social Work Practice	59	(1)
Summary	60	(1)
Selected References	60	(2)
Social Work Practice with Individuals	62	(23)
Work with the Individual---A Generalist Approach	62	(2)
Clinical Social Work Defined	64	(1)
History of Social Casework and Clinical Social Work	65	(2)
Trends in Casework and Clinical Work	67	(1)
The Practice Framework	68	(3)
Methods of Clinical Social Work	71	(2)
Problems in Clinical Work	73	(1)
The Clinical Direct Practice Social Work Process	74	(8)
The Multisystems Approach	82	(1)
Summary	83	(1)
Selected References	83	(2)
Social Work Practice with Groups	85	(25)
Historical Developments	87	(2)
Group Work Defined	89	(3)
Group Work Models	92	(3)
Formation of Groups	95	(2)
Selection of Group Members	97	(2)
Preparation of Group Members	99	(1)
Structuring the Group	100	(3)
Stages of Groups	103	(1)
Group Work Settings	104	(3)
Summary	107	(1)
Selected References	108	(2)
Social Work Practice with Communities	110	(17)
What Is Community Organization?	111	(3)
Beginnings of Community Social Work	114	(3)
Underlying Principles in Community Organization	117	(2)
Community Social Work Processes	119	(4)
Roles of the Community Organizer	123	(1)
Case Summaries	124	(1)
Summary	125	(1)
Selected References	125	(2)
Administration and Research	127	(22)
Administration	128	(13)
Research	141	(5)
Summary	146	(1)
Selected References	147	(2)
PART III Social Work Services
Mental Health Services	149	(22)
Beginnings in Mental Health	150	(1)
Elements of the Mental Health Network	151	(2)
Essential Elements of Comprehensive Mental Health	153	(8)
Special Problems and Issues in Mental Health	161	(8)
Summary	169	(1)
Selected References	169	(2)
Social Work in Health Care	171	(18)
Definition of Social Work in Health Care	173	(3)
The Meaning of Illness	176	(2)
The Role of Social Work in Health Care	178	(7)
The Future of Social Work in the Health Care Services	185	(2)
Prevention and Social Work	187	(1)
Summary	187	(1)
Selected References	188	(1)
Social Work in the Schools	189	(17)
The Education Delivery System: New Approaches	191	(1)
Problems Plaguing the Public Schools	192	(5)
Beginnings in School Social Work	197	(1)
Social Work Practice in the Schools	197	(2)
Social Work Using a Group Approach	199	(2)
School Social Work and the Community	201	(1)
Working with Minorities	201	(1)
When the System Fails	202	(2)
Summary	204	(1)
Selected References	205	(1)
Social Security and Public Welfare	206	(23)
Government's Responsibility for Welfare	207	(2)
The Social Security Act	209	(4)
Aid to Families with Dependent Children	213	(12)
Government and Public Welfare	225	(1)
Summary	226	(1)
Selected References	227	(2)
Family and Child Welfare Services	229	(29)
Marriage and Family Counseling	230	(7)
Child Welfare Services	237	(2)
In-Home Care of Children	239	(2)
Foster Care of Children	241	(4)
Adoption Services	245	(7)
Child Protective Services	252	(3)
Child Sexual Abuse	255	(1)
Summary	255	(1)
Selected References	256	(2)
Correctional Services	258	(20)
The Social Problems of Delinquency and Crime	258	(3)
Social Work and Corrections	261	(2)
Social Work Practice in Corrections	263	(1)
Processes and Principles	264	(3)
Social Services and Case Examples	267	(3)
Social Work in Institutions	270	(6)
Summary	276	(1)
Selected References	276	(2)
Services for the Aged	278	(19)
Older Americans Act of 1965	279	(2)
White House Conference on Aging, 1971	281	(1)
Adequate Income	281	(1)
Appropriate Living Arrangements	282	(1)
Institutional Responsiveness and a New Attitude toward Aging	283	(8)
Independence and Dignity	291	(4)
Summary	295	(1)
Selected References	296	(1)
Drug Abuse and Social Work	297	(27)
Misused Drugs and What They Do	301	(3)
Extent and Cost of Drug Abuse	304	(1)
Programs for Control, Prevention, Treatment	305	(12)
Role of Social Work in Treatment	317	(4)
Summary	321	(1)
Selected References	322	(2)
Services with Minorities	324	(17)
Minority Problems	325	(8)
Social Services	333	(2)
Educational Developments	335	(3)
Summary	338	(1)
Selected References	338	(3)
Social Work in Rural Areas	341	(11)
Beginnings in Rural Social Work	343	(1)
Rural Social Work Practice	344	(1)
Roles of the Rural Social Worker	345	(3)
Rural Social Service Agencies	348	(1)
Distance Learning for Rural Social Work	349	(1)
Summary	350	(1)
Selected References	350	(2)
Case Management	352	(11)
Historical Developments	355	(2)
Case Management Defined	357	(3)
Case Management Research	360	(1)
Summary	361	(1)
Selected References	361	(2)
PART IV Professional Development
Social Work: A Maturing Profession	363	(19)
Criteria of a Profession	363	(2)
Historical Background	365	(4)
Social Work Today	369	(11)
Summary	380	(1)
Selected References	380	(2)
Social Work Prevention and Enrichment	382	(17)
Social Work Focus on Prevention	384	(2)
Problems Involved	386	(1)
Examples of Prevention	387	(7)
Implications of Prevention	394	(1)
Social Work Enrichment	395	(1)
Summary	396	(1)
Selected References	396	(3)
Social Work and the Future	399	(18)
Professional Maturation	401	(1)
Increase in Services	402	(1)
Professional Identification and Visibility	403	(1)
Certification and Licensing	404	(1)
Spirituality in Social Work Practice	405	(1)
Changing Continuum in Social Work Education	406	(1)
Development of the Role of Consultant	407	(1)
Status of Social Worker	407	(1)
Private Practice	408	(1)
Case Management	409	(1)
Advocacy Role	409	(1)
Improved Public Relations	409	(1)
Rural Social Work	410	(1)
Technology	410	(2)
Expansion of Leadership Roles	412	(1)
Increase in International Social Work	412	(1)
Prevention	413	(1)
Enrichment	413	(1)
Movement for Higher Quality	413	(1)
Summary	414	(1)
Selected References	414	(3)
Name Index	417	(4)
Subject Index	421