The Practice of Macro Social Work / Edition 3

by William G Brueggemann

Overview

This thorough comprehensive text covers the important components of macro social work practice, including research, community and organization development, social action and planning, and administrative tasks. The author views macro practice as the key to social work in the future, carrying on a long and rich tradition of social work in solving social problems and making social change.
The author's unique "action social theory" provides an organizational framework for the book. This theory is based on the fact that one of the most important characteristics of the self is the individual's active engagement in the construction of social reality and creating social meaning as people interact with one another. The book takes a position that macro social workers are most centrally positioned of any helping professionals to make a lasting impact on our social world. Intriguing and motivating examples throughout help students see how the book's policy action focus works in effecting social change in the real world of government, community groups, and other organizations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780534575854
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	08/29/2005
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	576
Product dimensions:	8.12(w) x 10.10(h) x 0.98(d)

About the Author

William Brueggemann is a professor in the Masters and Doctoral Program, School of Social Welfare, at Kyushu University of Health and Welfare in Japan.

Table of Contents

Preface.1. Overview of the Practice of Macro Social Work. PART I: SOLVING SOCIAL PROBLEMS AND MAKING SOCIAL CHANGE. 2. Social Problems and Social Change. 3. The Method of Solving Social Problems. 4. Leadership: The Hallmark of Macro Social Work. PART II: SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE WITH COMMUNITIES. 5. Communities. 6. Becoming a Social Work Planner. 7. Becoming a Community Developer. 8. Becoming a Community Organizer. PART III: SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE WITH ORGANIZATIONS. 9.The Social Sector and the Rise of the Social Organization. 10. Becoming a Program Developer. 11. Becoming a Social Work Administrator. 12. Becoming an Organization Developer. PART IV: MACRO SOCIAL WORK AT THE SOCIETAL AND GLOBAL LEVELS. 13. Becoming a Social Policy Advocate. 14. Becoming Active in Social Movements. 15. Social Work at the Global Level. PART V. MACRO SOCIAL WORK RESOURCES. Epilogue: Macro Social Work: A Profession of Heroes. Appendix A. Volunteer and Job Opportunities. Appendix B: How to Get Involved. Appendix C. Internet Ancillaries. Notes. Index.

Editorial Reviews

"This is a strong text in the macro practice of social work. The planned revisions can only serve to strengthen it."

"A wide-ranging and comprehensive text on macro social work practice. As in the previous editions, the vignettes at the beginning of each chapter set the mood and tone for the chapter and captures the interest of the reader."

"Strengths: •Strong historical reviews under each chapter •Well-researched. •There is such a wealth of information that educators don't have to supplement the text with other textbooks. •Addition of e-advocacy is a plus. •Globalization is further discussed in this edition, and as a result, it is a much welcome revision."

From the Publisher

A text on making social change at the community, organizational, societal, and global levels, challenging students to examine their motivations for becoming social workers, and to critique the premises of the social work profession. Appendices offer annotated entries on volunteer and job opportunities, organizations, and Internet resources. This second edition contains updated material, exercises, an expanded global perspective, and material on new theory and practice models. The author is affiliated with Kyushu University of Health and Welfare, Japan. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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