Macro Social Work Practice A Strengths Perspective (with InfoTrac)

by Long, Dennis D.; Tice, Carolyn J.; Morrison, John D.

• ISBN13: 9780534640439
• ISBN10: 0534640435
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-01-05
• Publisher: Brooks Cole

Summary

Providing an in-depth introduction to community and organizational practice, this macro practice text gives students a philosophical foundation of core macro practice concepts and skills. This text utilizes the strengths perspective as its unifying theoretical model and offers detailed premises and strategies for working with communities and organizations and for promoting social justice. It is presented in structured fashion that is both theoretical and applied in nature and makes use of summaries, key terms and case examples to help students master the content.

Table of Contents

Preface	xvii
Defining Macro Practice	1	(25)
Macro Social Work Practice	1	(2)
What Does ``Macro'' Mean?	3	(2)
Has Macro Practice Always Been a Part of Social Work?	5	(1)
Macro Social Work in the Twentieth Century	5	(11)
The Progressive Era: Mary Richmond and Jane Addams	5	(3)
The Expansion of Social Work in the 1930s and 1940s	8	(1)
The 1950s and Early 1960s	9	(2)
The Mid-1960s to Late 1970s	11	(1)
The 1980s and Reaganomics	12	(2)
The 1990s	14	(1)
The 2000s	15	(1)
What Influences Macro Social Work Practice?	16	(1)
Social Work's Commitment to Macro Practice	17	(1)
Empowerment and Macro Practice	17	(1)
Respect for Consumers	18	(1)
Social and Economic Justice	19	(1)
Summary	20	(1)
A Few Key Terms	20	(1)
Using InfoTrac College Edition and InfoWrite	20	(3)
InfoTrac College Edition	20	(1)
InfoWrite	21	(2)
Thinking Critically About the Case Example	23	(1)
Reflection Exercises	23	(1)
Suggested Readings	24	(1)
References	24	(2)
Adopting a Strengths Perspective in Macro Practice	26	(24)
What is the Problem-Centered Approach?	27	(5)
Shifting to the Strengths Perspective	32	(7)
Integrating the Strengths Perspective with Macro Practice	39	(5)
The Foundation of Knowledge	41	(2)
The Value Base	43	(1)
The Strengths Perspective and Empowerment Theory	44	(1)
Summary	45	(1)
A Few Key Terms	45	(1)
Using InfoTrac College Edition and InfoWrite	46	(1)
InfoTrac College Edition	46	(1)
InfoWrite	46	(1)
Thinking Critically About the Case Example	47	(1)
Reflection Exercises	47	(1)
Suggested Readings	47	(1)
References	48	(2)
Considerations for the Practitioner	50	(24)
Turning Attention to the Strengths and the Power of People	50	(1)
Expanding One's Professional Outlook	51	(2)
Organizational Culture	53	(2)
An Appropriate Organizational Climate	55	(1)
Macro-Practice Roles	56	(5)
The Role of the Consumer	61	(1)
The Shifting of Power and Control	62	(1)
Steps for Using the Strengths Perspective in Macro Practice	63	(2)
Using Diversity and Cultural Values as Strengths	65	(2)
Summary	67	(1)
A Few Key Terms	67	(1)
Using InfoTrac College Edition and InfoWrite	67	(3)
InfoTrac College Edition	67	(1)
InfoWrite	68	(2)
Thinking Critically About the Case Example	70	(1)
Reflection Exercises	71	(1)
Suggested Readings	72	(1)
References	72	(2)
Calling on Consumer and Citizen Strengths	74	(21)
Consumer Strengths and Social Change	75	(1)
The Link Between Individual Help and Social Empowerment	75	(1)
How Policy Perspectives Shape Consumer Action	76	(4)
Inclusion as a Policy Theme	77	(1)
Four Social Service Arenas	78	(2)
The Positive Side of Social Work: Perspectives and Concepts	80	(4)
The Strengths Perspective	80	(1)
The Empowerment Approach	81	(1)
The Social Development Perspective	82	(1)
The Membership Perspective	82	(1)
Prevention and Resiliency	83	(1)
The Group-Centered Perspective	83	(1)
Affiliation	84	(1)
Impementing Empowerment and the Strengths Perspective	84	(6)
Promoting Opportunities for Individual and Collective Action	86	(1)
Structuring Services to Build on Strengths and Promote Empowerment	87	(1)
Developing Mechanisms for Ensuring Consumer and Citizen Involvement	88	(1)
Seeking Allies	89	(1)
Summary	90	(1)
A Few Key Terms	90	(1)
Using InfoTrac College Edition and InfoWrite	91	(1)
InfoTrac College Edition	91	(1)
InfoWrite	91	(1)
Thinking Critically About the Case Example	92	(1)
Reflection Exercises	92	(1)
Suggested Readings	93	(1)
References	93	(2)
Enriching Organizational Life	95	(22)
The Concept of Organization	96	(7)
Organization as a System	97	(3)
Organizational Culture	100	(3)
Organizational Developers	103	(5)
Organizational Development	104	(1)
The Role of an Organization Developer	104	(2)
Organizational Politics and Change	106	(2)
Empowerment	108	(3)
Organizational Change from Within the Organization	111	(1)
Summary	112	(1)
A Few Key Terms	112	(1)
Using InfoTrac College Edition and InfoWrite	112	(2)
InfoTrac College Edition	112	(1)
InfoWrite	113	(1)
Thinking Critically About the Case Example	114	(1)
Reflection Exercises	115	(1)
Suggested Readings	115	(1)
References	115	(2)
Developing Community Resources and Capacities	117	(27)
What Is Community Practice?	117	(21)
Community as Sharing or Collective Affiliation	118	(1)
Self-Help/Mutual-Aid Groups as Community	118	(1)
Geographic Communities	118	(1)
Functions of Communities	119	(1)
Trends in Community Practice	120	(1)
Overview and History of Community Organizing/Community Work	121	(5)
Refinement of Community Practice Theory	126	(1)
Useful Theoretical Perspectives in Community Practice Strategies	127	(3)
Community Practice and Process	130	(1)
Neighborhood Typologies	131	(1)
Worker Roles	131	(1)
Using Community Organization Theory to Improve Practice	132	(1)
Specific Principles Using a Strengths Perspective	133	(3)
Community Development	136	(1)
Community Liaison, Interagency Networks/Partnerships, and Collaboration	136	(1)
General Guidelines for Community Liaison Work	137	(1)
Summary	138	(1)
A Few Key Terms	138	(1)
Using InfoTrac College Edition and Info Write	139	(2)
InfoTrac College Edition	139	(1)
InfoWrite	139	(2)
Thinking Critically About the Case Example	141	(1)
Reflection Exercises	141	(1)
Suggested Readings	142	(1)
References	142	(2)
Social Planning	144	(21)
What Is Social Planning?	144	(1)
Consumer and Citizen Participation in Social Planning	145	(1)
Ways of Approaching Social Planning	146	(5)
Rational Model	146	(1)
Political Model	147	(1)
Empowerment Model	148	(2)
Strengths Model	150	(1)
Strategic Planning from an Organizational Standpoint	151	(3)
The SWOT Analysis	152	(1)
Task Environment	152	(1)
Constructing Mission and Vision Statements	153	(1)
Marketing	153	(1)
Social Planning Phases	154	(2)
A Three-Phase Model	155	(1)
The NIMBY Phenomenon	156	(2)
Resource Considerations in Social Planning	158	(1)
Social Planning as a Cooperative Educational Process	158	(1)
Planning for Sustainable Development	159	(1)
Summary	159	(1)
A Few Key Terms	160	(1)
Using InfoTrac College Edition and InfoWrite	160	(2)
Info Trac College Edition	160	(1)
InfoWrite	160	(2)
Thinking Critically About the Case Example	162	(1)
Reflection Exercises	163	(1)
Suggested Readings	163	(1)
References	163	(2)
Administration from a Strengths Perspective	165	(21)
What Is Administration?	166	(1)
Administrative Roles	167	(5)
Leader	167	(1)
Decision Maker	168	(1)
Mediator	169	(1)
Collaborator	169	(1)
Politician	170	(2)
Administrative Tasks	172	(7)
Planning	172	(1)
Human Resource Development	173	(1)
Supervision	174	(1)
Resource Acquisition	175	(2)
Evaluation	177	(1)
Ethical Considerations	177	(2)
Administration from a Strengths Perspective	179	(2)
Stay Consumer Centered	179	(1)
Conduct Holistic Assessment	180	(1)
Know the Agency's Story	180	(1)
Maintain the Focus	181	(1)
Summary	181	(1)
A Few Key Terms	181	(1)
Using InfoTrac College Edition and InfoWrite	182	(1)
InfoTrac College Edition	182	(1)
InfoWrite	182	(1)
Thinking Critically About the Case Example	183	(1)
Reflection Exercises	184	(1)
Suggested Readings	184	(1)
References	184	(2)
Accentuating Strengths in Policy Practice and Political Persuasion	186	(20)
Defining Social Policy	187	(2)
The Problem-Centered Approach	189	(2)
The Policy Process from a Strengths Approach	191	(1)
A Framework for Analysis	192	(3)
Influencing the Political Process	195	(1)
Thinking and Acting Politically	195	(2)
Influencing the Legislative Process	197	(2)
Getting Information about Legislative Proposals	197	(1)
Using Information from Policy Groups	197	(1)
Tracking Proposed Legislation	197	(1)
Building Relationships with Legislators and Their Staff	198	(1)
Obtaining Funding	198	(1)
Lobbying	198	(1)
Professional Skills in Policy Practice	199	(2)
Communication	199	(1)
Collaboration	200	(1)
Assessment	201	(1)
Critical Thinking	201	(1)
Summary	201	(1)
A Few Key Terms	202	(1)
Using InfoTrac College Edition and InfoWrite	202	(1)
InfoTrac College Edition	202	(1)
InfoWrite	202	(1)
Thinking Critically about the Case Example	203	(1)
Reflection Exercises	204	(1)
Suggested Readings	204	(1)
References	204	(2)
Promoting a Just Society	206	(20)
Social Justice and Social Work	206	(2)
Defining Social Justice	208	(4)
Distributive and Relational (Processual) Justice	210	(2)
Why Promote Social Justice at the Societal Level?	212	(3)
``The Power of Social Work: Preserving Rights. Strengthening Voices''	215	(1)
Practical Considerations for Promoting Social Justice	216	(2)
How Far Dare We Go?	218	(1)
Summary	219	(1)
A Few Key Terms	219	(1)
Using InfoTrac College Edition and Info Write	220	(3)
InfoTrac College Edition	220	(1)
InfoWrite	220	(3)
Thinking Critically about the Case Example	223	(1)
Reflection Exercises	223	(1)
Suggested Readings	224	(1)
References	224	(2)
Evaluating Macro Change	226	(23)
The Quest to Understand Reality	226	(2)
The Logic of Scientific Inquiry	228	(1)
Decisions in Research	228	(1)
Traditional Approaches to Social Research	229	(2)
Funding Sources and Research	231	(2)
Evaluating Outcomes	233	(1)
A Participatory Approach to Evaluation and Research	234	(1)
Criticisms of Participatory Research	235	(1)
Strengths-Based Principles in Participatory Research	236	(1)
Strengths-Oriented Measures in Macro-Level Change	237	(1)
Are There Limitations on Who Can Participate in Research?	238	(1)
Types of Participatory Research	239	(2)
Participatory Research and Welfare Reform	241	(2)
Summary	243	(1)
A Few Key Terms	243	(1)
Using InfoTrac College Edition and InfoWrite	243	(3)
InfoTrac College Edition	243	(1)
InfoWrite	244	(2)
Thinking Critically about the Case Example	246	(1)
Reflection Exercises	246	(1)
Suggested Readings	247	(1)
References	247	(2)
Promoting a Social Justice and Ideological Outlook	249	(32)
Values Base of Social Work	250	(3)
The Code of Ethics	253	(1)
Exercise 12.1	254	(2)
Exercise 12.2	256	(1)
Exercise 12.3	257	(14)
Social Justice	271	(3)
Outlook for Macro Practice	274	(2)
Summary	276	(1)
A Few Key Terms	276	(1)
Using InfoTrac College Edition and InfoWrite	277	(1)
InfoTrac College Edition	277	(1)
InfoWrite	277	(1)
Thinking Critically about the Case Example	278	(1)
Reflection Exercises	279	(1)
Suggested Readings	279	(1)
References	279	(2)
Index	281