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Research Methods with Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Populations
ISBN: 9781560233213 / Angielski / Miękka / 234 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Take an in-depth look at what works--and what doesn't--in research with GLBT populations
This essential book examines the usefulness of current frameworks for research with GLBT populations and highlights the necessity for greater complexity in the conceptualization and design of research with these populations. It will help you understand the need for more inclusive and representative samples and the need to protect the privacy of GLBT research participants-and ways to accomplish these goals. In addition, Research Methods with Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Populations... Take an in-depth look at what works--and what doesn't--in research with GLBT populations
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331,64 |
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Theory and Practice in Social Group Work: Creative Connections
ISBN: 9781560240969 / Angielski / Twarda / 296 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Covers theory, practice and education issues, health concerns, intervention strategies and vulnerable populations and communities encountered in social group work. The information presented on interpersonal connections in social group work should be helpful to professionals.
Covers theory, practice and education issues, health concerns, intervention strategies and vulnerable populations and communities encountered in socia...
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282,86 |
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Residential Care Services for the Elderly: Business Guide for Home-Based Eldercare
ISBN: 9781560241522 / Angielski / Twarda / 124 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. As the elderly population continues to increase, the need for suitable housing will continue to rise as well. This handbook is designed to help individuals and families determine the feasibility of starting a small home business providing residential home services for one or more elderly persons. Persons interested in starting a business of this type will find this unique book a goldmine of important information. Residential Care Services for the Elderly is a valuable decision-making tool which helps readers determine if this type of business venture is appropriate and, if so, how...
As the elderly population continues to increase, the need for suitable housing will continue to rise as well. This handbook is designed to help indivi...
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204,81 |
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Gerontological Social Work Supervision
ISBN: 9781560241829 / Angielski / Miękka / 148 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Argues that there is a need for supervision in gerontological social work settings and provides a framework for approaching supervision. The authors examine present gerontological practice and principles, and the various stages and styles of helping, learning and teaching case workers.
Argues that there is a need for supervision in gerontological social work settings and provides a framework for approaching supervision. The authors e...
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156,04 |
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Organizational Change and Development in Human Service Organizations
ISBN: 9781560243731 / Angielski / Twarda / 203 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Through change and development, human service organizations can promote the well-being of their clients more effectively. This important book describes and analyzes recent research on organizational change and development in the social and human services. It is particularly relevant in light of the significant changes in these organizations during the last decade and the lack of literature in the area. Organizational Change and Development in Human Service Organizations brings together the work of scholars who deal with social welfare administration and change in human services, combining...
Through change and development, human service organizations can promote the well-being of their clients more effectively. This important book describe...
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682,89 |
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Women with Disabilities: Found Voices: Found Voices
ISBN: 9781560244776 / Angielski / Twarda / 222 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Both women with disabilities and women professionals who work with persons with disabilities address many concerns about life with a disability and issues related to disability and psychotherapy. No index. Paper edition (1-56023-046-0), $17.95. Also published as Women & Therapy, v.14, nos.3/4, 1993
Both women with disabilities and women professionals who work with persons with disabilities address many concerns about life with a disability and is...
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756,05 |
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International Perspectives on State and Family Support for the Elderly
ISBN: 9781560244806 / Angielski / Twarda / 232 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Within the context of long-range planning, this book examines the changing responsibilities of the state and family toward elders in different societies around the world. International Perspectives on State and Family Support for the Elderly presents a fresh range of lucid analyses of family caregiving policy from Canada, the United States, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Austria, Denmark, Israel, and the People s Republic of China. Different institutional structures, levels of economic development, and cultural values, among other factors, impact policy development in various...
Within the context of long-range planning, this book examines the changing responsibilities of the state and family toward elders in different societi...
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175,55 |
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Social Services for Gay and Lesbian Couples
ISBN: 9781560245841 / Angielski / Twarda / 130 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Here is an essential resource filled with advice for providing social services to gay and lesbian couples. Despite myths to the contrary, many gay men and lesbians form long-term couples relationships. Unfortunately, many professionals working in the area of social services lack training with regard to the special needs of gay/lesbian couples. Social Services for Gay and Lesbian Couples helps fill this gap by providing information on diverse aspects of gay and lesbian domestic partnerships for social services workers.The contributing authors highlight the unique characteristics of gay and...
Here is an essential resource filled with advice for providing social services to gay and lesbian couples. Despite myths to the contrary, many gay men...
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756,05 |
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Field Instruction in Social Work Settings
ISBN: 9781560246701 / Angielski / Twarda / 223 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Explores the relationship between field instruction and the setting in which it occurs, and asserts that certain aspects such as laws, funding, political climate, and organizational policies shape teaching and learning. Discusses dimensions of the student/field instructor relationship including expectations, diversity, authority, and values. Presen
Explores the relationship between field instruction and the setting in which it occurs, and asserts that certain aspects such as laws, funding, politi...
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136,53 |
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Elder Abuse : International and Cross-Cultural Perspectives
ISBN: 9781560247111 / Angielski / Twarda / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Here is an informative overview of the causes and consequences of elder abuse in countries around the world. This book delves into the global problem of elder abuse and identifies similarities and differences that occur from country to country. Elder Abuse: International and Cross-Cultural Perspectives increases understanding of the problem of elder abuse, helping you recognize more easily the causes of elder abuse in your own country and find tactics to counter these causes. Strategies from around the world can help in the development of local community resources and social policies to...
Here is an informative overview of the causes and consequences of elder abuse in countries around the world. This book delves into the global problem ...
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219,45 |
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Self-Help and Mutual Aid Groups: International and Multicultural Perspectives
ISBN: 9781560247166 / Angielski / Twarda / 384 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Here is new information on the development of international and intercultural research on self-help groups. This book reflects the many developments which have occurred in the field over the past decade, emphasizing empirical research. Self-Help and Mutual Aid Groups provides specific research findings and honed concepts to help health professionals learn more about self-help groups and work effectively with such groups. More countries and ethnic groups are now involved in the self-help movement, and this volume increases knowledge of how different cultures react to and participate in...
Here is new information on the development of international and intercultural research on self-help groups. This book reflects the many developments w...
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321,89 |
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Support Groups: Current Perspectives on Theory and Practice
ISBN: 9781560247630 / Angielski / Twarda / 142 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Support Groups: Current Perspectives on Theory and Practice provides a framework for understanding and examining supportive group interventions. It provides descriptions of different kinds of support groups and alerts practitioners and educators to the factors they should consider in planning, implementing, and evaluating support group services. The book also offers guidance in using innovative approaches to providing support services through computer groups and telephone groups.Human service professionals and social work educators, practitioners, and students will find these topics...
Support Groups: Current Perspectives on Theory and Practice provides a framework for understanding and examining supportive group interventions. It pr...
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190,19 |
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The Occupational Experience of Residential Child and Youth Care Workers : Caring and Its Discontents
ISBN: 9781560247845 / Angielski / Twarda / 150 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. From open and straightforward accounts of residential care workers, The Occupational Experience of Residential Child and Youth Care Workers shows you how care is handled, not how it should be handled. This book introduces you to a social reality, a sometimes very difficult and challenging social reality, as it is viewed by its participants. If you want to know more about what is actually going on in residential care and the discontent that workers frequently experience, this is the book that lays out the facts, the problems, and the nature of residential youth centers.
From open and straightforward accounts of residential care workers, The Occupational Experience of Residential Child and Youth Care Workers shows you ...
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634,12 |
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Volunteerism in Geriatric Settings
ISBN: 9781560247906 / Angielski / Twarda / 126 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Volunteerism in Geriatric Settings is an instructional tool for activity directors and others interested in successful volunteer program management. It examines three dimensions of volunteerism: the distinctive dynamics of the volunteer program within the geriatric setting; the behaviors and attitudes managers and volunteers bring to the program; and the responsibility managers have for the nature and scope of programs offered.The innovative programs and approaches that are described in Volunteerism in Geriatric Settings lend themselves to replication. Readers will benefit from the...
Volunteerism in Geriatric Settings is an instructional tool for activity directors and others interested in successful volunteer program management. I...
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609,72 |
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Men of Color
ISBN: 9781560248033 / Angielski / Twarda / 194 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Men of Color provides those working in the social services with an assessment framework for identifying and understanding the developmental needs of gay and bisexual men of color. By adding an ethnic dimension to the literature on homosexual conduct and identity, this book helps service providers improve services for men from all communities. It provides insightful implications for practice and programs, presenting valuable, practical information for planning services for African-, Asian-, Latino-, and Native Americans.Chapters in Men of Color gives you a context for working with...
Men of Color provides those working in the social services with an assessment framework for identifying and understanding the developmental needs of g...
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756,05 |
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Residential Education as an Option for At-Risk Youth
ISBN: 9781560248187 / Angielski / Twarda / 158 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Residential Education as an Option for At-Risk Youth explores recent residential programs in Israel, draws comparisons with their European counterparts, and recommends practical approaches for the revitalization of such programs in the United States. This volume refutes the conventional professional "wisdom" in the United States that residential group care programs for children and youth are intrinsically flawed and counterproductive. Instead, it delivers effective models for the implementation of effective residential services. The editors and authors demonstrate the growing need for...
Residential Education as an Option for At-Risk Youth explores recent residential programs in Israel, draws comparisons with their European counterpart...
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424,32 |
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The Anthropology of Child and Youth Care Work
ISBN: 9781560248484 / Angielski / Twarda / 126 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. An anthropological model presenting child care work as an organic continuum between everyday experience and conceptual practice while focusing on the caregiver as a cultural translator between clients and decision making networks. Eisikovits (education, U. of Haifa, Israel) elaborates on topics such as the cultural learning theory, ethnographic inq
An anthropological model presenting child care work as an organic continuum between everyday experience and conceptual practice while focusing on the ...
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512,17 |
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Group Work Practice in a Troubled Society : Problems and Opportunities
ISBN: 9781560249627 / Angielski / Twarda / 290 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Papers from the October 1993 symposium discuss modern group work, present examples of practice and theory, and examine present-day social realities and issues. Topics include contextual group work practice, group work administration, cultural sensitivity, feminist group work, working with sexual abuse survivors and offenders, and group work in an i
Papers from the October 1993 symposium discuss modern group work, present examples of practice and theory, and examine present-day social realities an...
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926,78 |
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Capturing the Power of Diversity
ISBN: 9781560249719 / Angielski / Twarda / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This stimulating book explores the many ways in which social group workers approach diversity. Capturing the Power of Diversity represents a range of interests and approaches to the challenges faced by group workers throughout the world. It illustrates the complexity, creativity, and excitement of the diversity concept and it explores how practitioners manage and adjust to diversity and use its power constructively. The contributing authors discuss macro approaches to inequality in social, political, and economic spheres and address concerns about the fit of group work into the social work...
This stimulating book explores the many ways in which social group workers approach diversity. Capturing the Power of Diversity represents a range of ...
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756,05 |
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Silent Sisters : An Ethnography Of Homeless Women
ISBN: 9781560320982 / Angielski / Twarda / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book describes what homelessness is like for women and the extent to which female homelessness is gender-based. It tells what their lives are like and what their point of view is, both towards themselves and mainstream society. Because female homelessness is a serious social problem and is still poorly understood, the author describes the world of these women not only as an exercise in cultural analysis, but also with the intention of providing understanding which may help to improve their situation or alleviate their problems.
This book describes what homelessness is like for women and the extent to which female homelessness is gender-based. It tells what their lives are lik...
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204,81 |
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