International Issues in Social Work and Social Welfare

Selections From CQ Researcher

Häftad, Engelska, 2009

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Beskrivning

International Issues in Social Work and Social Welfare is now available through CourseSmart.

What is human trafficking, and where does it occur?
How have other nations exploited children as child soldiers, and what can be done about it?
Have violence and discrimination against women increased or decreased globally over the past decade?

The collection of articles in International Issues in Social Work and Social Welfare addresses these questions and many more. The articles encourage lively classroom discussion and debate and bring pressing international issues into the classroom for almost any course across the social work curriculum, as required by the new guidelines set forth by the Council on Social Work Education.

About CQ Researcher Readers

In the tradition of nonpartisanship and current analysis that is the hallmark of CQ Press, CQ Researcher readers investigate important and controversial policy issues. Offer your students the balanced reporting, complete overviews, and engaging writing that CQ Researcher has consistently provided for more than 80 years. Each article gives substantial background and analysis of a particular issue as well as useful pedagogical features to inspire critical thinking and to help students grasp and review key material:

A pro/con box that examines two competing sides of a single question
A detailed chronology of key dates and events
An annotated bibliography that includes Web resources
An outlook section that addresses possible regulation and initiatives from Capitol Hill and the White House over the next 5 to 10 years
Photos, charts, graphs, and maps

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2009-12-29
Mått:187 x 231 x 19 mm
Vikt:590 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:352
Upplaga:1
Förlag:SAGE Publications
ISBN:9781412979405

Utforska kategorier

Socialt arbete och välfärd inom Samhälle och politik

Mer om författaren

CQ Researcher is the choice of librarians, researchers, and students seeking original, comprehensive reporting and analysis on the most vital issues shaping our world. Each weekly report offers in-depth, unbiased coverage of a single topic. Written by CQ Press′s staff of experienced reporters, these reports provide up-to-date information on a wide range of social, economic, political, environmental, and international issues.

Recensioner i media

This is a very interesting read and one which covers a wide range of issues relevant to social work. Although the book′s focus is international social work the issues raised also provide context for considering key issues in the UK today. Although I have adopted this book for working with students in relation to practice and widening their thoughts on social work issues I have no doubt I will also be using it when discussing social policy.

Innehållsförteckning

Annotated ContentsPrefaceContributors1. Human Trafficking and Slavery: Are the World′s Nations Doing Enough to Stamp It Out? - David Masci2. Child Soldiers: Are More Aggressive Efforts Needed to Protect Children? - John Felton3. Women′s Rights: Are Violence and Discrimination Against Women Declining? - Karen Foerstel4. Rapid Urbanization: Can Cities Cope With Rampant Growth? - Jennifer Weeks5. Aiding Refugees: Should the U.N. Help More Displaced People? - John Felton6. Disaster Preparedness: Is the U.S. Ready for Another Major Disaster? - Pamela Prah7. Wounded Veterans: Is America Shortchanging Vets on Health Care? - Peter Katel8. Religious Fundamentalism: Does It Lead to Intolerance and Violence? - Brian Beary9. Energy Nationalism: Do Petrostates Threaten Global Energy Security? - Peter Behr10. Oceans in Crisis: Can the Loss of Ocean Biodiversity Be Halted? - Colin Woodard11. Avian Flu Threat: Are We Prepared for the Next Pandemic? - Sarah Glazer12. Anti Americanism: Is Anger at the U.S. Growing? - Samuel Loewenberg