Book description
A solid, theory-to-practice guide to contemporary mezzo and macro
social work
Written by a renowned team of scholars, Social Work Practice with
Groups, Communities, and Organizations focuses on the
contemporary theory and practice of social work. Each chapter delves
deeply into the key theoretical considerations surrounding a
particular practice area, exploring the clinical implications of each.
Spanning the full range of both mezzo and macro practice areas, the
authors thoroughly look at the assessment of and interventions with
group, community, organizational, and institutional settings.
The most authoritative book in this field, Social Work Practice
with Groups, Communities, and Organizations features:
- A focus on evidence-based approaches to assessment and
intervention for each practice area discussed
- Comprehensive coverage of the most important new and emerging
practice technologies in mezzo and macro social work
- Current and emerging demographic, social, political, and
economic trends affecting mezzo and macro practice
- An array of pedagogical aids, including Key Terms, Review
Questions for Critical Thinking, and Online Resources
- Content closely aligned with social work accreditation standards (EPAS)
Providing a solid review of the entire scope of contemporary mezzo
and macro social work practice, Social Work Practice with Groups,
Communities, and Organizations is both an indispensable
educational text for students and a valuable working resource for
practitioners who work with groups, communities, and organizations of
all sizes.
CHARLES A. GLISSON, PhD, is Distinguished University Professor
at the College of Social Work at The University of Tennessee,
Knoxville. He is also the founder and Director of the Children's
Mental Health Services Research Center, which is funded by the
National Institute of Mental Health.
CATHERINE N. DULMUS, PhD, is Professor, Associate Dean for
Research, and Director of the Buffalo Center for Social Research in
the School of Social Work at the University at Buffalo, SUNY, and
Research Director at Hillside Family of Agencies in Rochester, New York.
KAREN M. SOWERS, PhD, is Dean and Beaman Professor in the
College of Social Work at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Her
research interests include juvenile justice, sexuality, social work
education, child welfare, evidence-based practice, and international
social work practice.
