Advocating a systems model of social work, the volume first explores the basics of a systems approach, followed by sections addressing characteristics of open systems; systems change; analysis of some social work practices; a systems model of conflict resolution; and implications and conclusions. Paper edition (0246-9), $19.95. Annotation c. by Boo

Helps readers understand the nature and causes of conflict and offers suggestions for coping with conflict effectively. This book tackles a number of related themes to help you see the connections between topics not normally presented together in social work literature.

Replete with numerous diagrams, charts, tables, and exercises, the second edition of Social Work Practice: A Systems Approach brings alive the systems model of social work practice, as well as key systems-oriented concepts and issues. Learning systems analysis will lead you to a more dynamic view of reality, and with this book as a guide, you are sure to give your social work practice the overhaul it needs. Don't allow fragmented perspectives and ideas to characterize your practice. This user-friendly book will allow you to integrate micro and macro modes of intervention, sensitize your...

Celebrating Diversity: Coexisting in a Multicultural Society, offers pragmatic ways to replace conflictive behaviors between diverse peoples with coexistence alternatives. Coexistence-partnership values and skills help us to outgrow ways of the past--competition, suspicion, manipulation, isolation, victimization. These skills enhance our own lives as well as those of future generations.

In Celebrating Diversity, author Benyamin Chetkow-Yanoov asserts that the increasing religious-ethnic-linguistic pluralisms of the twentieth century requires that we cease lumping people different...

Social Work Approaches to Conflict Resolution helps readers understand the nature and causes of conflict and offers suggestions for coping with conflict effectively. It is based on two assumptions: that conflict is a basic part of the life of normal human beings, groups, organizations, communities, and nations, and that resolving conflict is part of the ongoing interventions of all social workers. A practical text for theory-practicum courses for MSW and doctoral students, it is filled with information also useful to therapists, group workers, community workers, administrators, scholars in...