International Social Work: Professional Action in an Interdependent World
International Social Work: Professional Action in an Interdependent World, Third Edition, is a comprehensive treatment of all dimensions of international social work. The authors' four-part framework includes domestic practice and policy influenced by global forces, professional exchange, international practice, and global social policy. The first section of the book explores globalization, development and human rights as foundational concepts for international social work. The text then provides an overview of global social issues and international organizations related to social welfare. Part II offers an overview of the global history of the profession. Similarities and differences in social work around the world are examined through seven country examples. Part III provides an extensive discussion of current aspects of the global profession, with chapters on ethics, social policy, international development practice, and practice at the international/domestic interface. Modalities of international professional exchange are then explored prior to a concluding chapter that provides recommendations for international action. The text is enlivened by numerous case examples, drawn from many parts of the world. The history chapters include brief biographies of noted social workers on the international scene whose accomplishments serve as inspiration for readers. The text is extensively referenced with updated professional literature and intergovernmental documents. Carefully selected items in the appendix expand the usefulness of the book.
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International Social Work: Professional Action in an Interdependent World
International Social Work: Professional Action in an Interdependent World, Third Edition, is a comprehensive treatment of all dimensions of international social work. The authors' four-part framework includes domestic practice and policy influenced by global forces, professional exchange, international practice, and global social policy. The first section of the book explores globalization, development and human rights as foundational concepts for international social work. The text then provides an overview of global social issues and international organizations related to social welfare. Part II offers an overview of the global history of the profession. Similarities and differences in social work around the world are examined through seven country examples. Part III provides an extensive discussion of current aspects of the global profession, with chapters on ethics, social policy, international development practice, and practice at the international/domestic interface. Modalities of international professional exchange are then explored prior to a concluding chapter that provides recommendations for international action. The text is enlivened by numerous case examples, drawn from many parts of the world. The history chapters include brief biographies of noted social workers on the international scene whose accomplishments serve as inspiration for readers. The text is extensively referenced with updated professional literature and intergovernmental documents. Carefully selected items in the appendix expand the usefulness of the book.
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International Social Work: Professional Action in an Interdependent World

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International Social Work: Professional Action in an Interdependent World, Third Edition, is a comprehensive treatment of all dimensions of international social work. The authors' four-part framework includes domestic practice and policy influenced by global forces, professional exchange, international practice, and global social policy. The first section of the book explores globalization, development and human rights as foundational concepts for international social work. The text then provides an overview of global social issues and international organizations related to social welfare. Part II offers an overview of the global history of the profession. Similarities and differences in social work around the world are examined through seven country examples. Part III provides an extensive discussion of current aspects of the global profession, with chapters on ethics, social policy, international development practice, and practice at the international/domestic interface. Modalities of international professional exchange are then explored prior to a concluding chapter that provides recommendations for international action. The text is enlivened by numerous case examples, drawn from many parts of the world. The history chapters include brief biographies of noted social workers on the international scene whose accomplishments serve as inspiration for readers. The text is extensively referenced with updated professional literature and intergovernmental documents. Carefully selected items in the appendix expand the usefulness of the book.

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ISBN-13: 9780190922276
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: 07/30/2020
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 456
File size: 28 MB
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About the Author

Lynne M. Healy, MSW, Ph.D. is Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor Emerita at the University of Connecticut School of Social Work. She has lectured or consulted in more than 25 countries. Dr. Healy is currently the Main Representative to the United Nations in New York for the IASSW and serves on the editorial board of the Encyclopedia of Social Work and of several professional journals. Rebecca L. Thomas, PhD, is an Associate Professor and the Director of the University Of Connecticut School Of Social Work Center for International Social Work Studies. Dr. Thomas is the Chair of the Global Commission and represents IASSW on the NGO Committee on Migration at the United Nations. She also serves on the City of Hartford Commission on Immigrant on Immigrant Affairs.

Table of Contents

Foreword Preface Acknowledgments 1. International Social Work: Context and Definitions Globalization: Why International Social Work? What Is International Social Work? Knowledge Base for International Social Work-Major Concepts Countries Selected as Special Examples for the Text PART I: THE CONTEXT OF INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL WORK: CONCEPTS, ISSUES, AND ORGANIZATIONS 2. Theories and Concepts Underpinning International Social Work: Globalization Globalization The Impact of Globalization and Global Interdependence on Various Sectors New Economic Crises and Reactions Social Issues and Globalization: Two Examples Prospects for Action: Opportunities in Globalization 3. Theories and Concepts Underpinning International Social Work: Development, Environment, and Sustainability Defining Development Brief History of Development Efforts The Environmental Challenge Social Work and Development Summary on Development 4. Theories and Concepts Underpinning International Social Work: Human Rights Human Rights Philosophy Human Rights as a Regime of International Law Human Rights and Social Work Conclusion: Linking Development and Human Rights 5. Global Social Issues Poverty The Status of Women Problems of Children in Difficult Circumstances Aging Natural and Man-Made Disasters Conclusion 6. International Social Welfare Organizations and Their Functions Introduction to Development and Development Assistance United Nations Agencies and Activities Governmental Agencies Nongovernmental Organizations Conclusion: Moving Forward PART II: THE PROFESSION INTERNATIONALLY 7. The History of the Development of Social Work International Development of the Profession Conclusion 8. International Professional Action: A Selective History Antecedents: Activism in the Social Movements of the Early Twentieth Century Social Work Takes the World Stage: International Organizations Direct Work in International Organizations: Three Examples Conclusion 9. Social Work Around the World Today Denmark Jamaica Ethiopia Costa Rica Armenia Japan United States Similarities and Differences in the World of Social Work PART III: INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL WORK: VALUES, PRACTICE, AND POLICY 10. Values and Ethics for International Professional Action Universalism Versus Cultural Relativism Values and Ethics for International Professional Action Conclusion and Recommendations 11. International Relief and Development Practice Context and Content of International Relief and Development Practice Social Work Roles in International Relief and Development Lessons Learned From International Relief and Development: Program Principles Conclusion: What International Practice Means for Social Work Domestically 12. International/Domestic Practice Interface Transnational and Social Work With International Populations International Adoption Intercountry Casework Social Work in Border Areas International Practice Issues for Social Work Planners, Administrators, and Community Organizers Policy Issues and Agency Boards Conclusion 13. Understanding and Influencing Global Policy International and Global Social Policy Defined Rationale for Social Work Involvement: Policy Agenda and Professional Values Global Social Policy Actions in Practice Types of Policies and Strategies for Influence Conclusion PART IV: STRENGTHENING INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL WORK: STRATEGIES AND CHALLENGES 14. International Exchange: An Essential Mechanism for International Social Work Importance of International Exchange Relationships in Higher Education Learning From Abroad: Comparative Policy Analysis and Technology Transfer Mutual Exchange in Social Work Study Abroad, International Field Placements, and Other Educational Exchanges Technology and Exchange The European Example: Exchange as a Tool to Promote Europeanization Regulation and Labor Mobility for the Profession Paradigm Shift in International Exchange The Promise of International Connections for Developing the Profession Preparation for International Social Work: Beyond Exchange Programs Conclusion and Recommendations 15. Professional Action for Transformative Global Change Essential Concepts for International Social Work Social Work Values and Professional Issues Social Work, Civil Society, and Transformative Global Change Appendix A. Global Social Work Statement of Ethical Principles Appendix B. United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and Selected Goals With Targets Appendix C. Countries by Human Development Index Rankings Appendix D. Milestones in the International History of Social Work Around the World Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations Index
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