{"product_id":"9780470252864","title":"International Social Work Policy and Practice Practical Insights and Perspectives","description":"\u003ch1\u003eInternational Social Work Policy and Practice\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePractical Insights and Perspectives\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCarolyn J. Tice | Dennis D. Long\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePolitical Science \/ Public Policy \/ Social Services \u0026amp; Welfare\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthoritative coverage of social work policy and practice from a global perspective\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn order for social and economic justice to flourish globally, a greater understanding of practice and policy efforts from around the world is essential for today's professional in the human services.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eInternational Social Work Policy and Practice: Practical Insights and Perspectives\u003c\/i\u003e provides practitioners and students with contemporary examples and thought-provoking activities to promote in-depth insight and analysis of global social welfare issues such as poverty and the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThorough and practical, this book examines social work policy and practice within the context of global interdependence and culturally appropriate modes of everyday practice. Its country-by-country coverage includes Peru, Mongolia, Portugal, Malawi, Costa Rica, and South Africa, following a consistent structure that, in addition to offering real-life examples, delves into the theoretical underpinnings, ethical dilemmas, policy concerns, and strategies for promoting social and economic justice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach example of international practice-contributed by internationally recognized professionals who have lived and worked in the nation they are writing about-allows readers to immerse themselves in that country's cultural, social, historical, political, and economic context. Reflective exercises and Web-based, interactive activities give readers the chance to connect and apply what they've learned.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eServing as an impetus for learning more about the unique struggles and strengths of those in countries around the world, \u003ci\u003eInternational Social Work Policy and Practice\u003c\/i\u003e offers intriguing firsthand observations and perspectives on the relevance of social work's leadership role in grappling with the human elements and challenges associated with globalization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cb\u003eCarolyn J. Tice, DSW\u003c\/b\u003e, is Associate Dean and Professor at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, School of Social Work.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDennis D. Long, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, is Chair and Professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Department of Social Work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29 June 2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780470252864\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e368\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.72\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44310955950220,"sku":"9780470252864","price":85.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780470252864.jpg?v=1780205931","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780470252864","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}