Title:
Global social transformation and social action : the role of social workers
Author:
Hessle, Sven, 1941-, editor of compilation.
ISBN:
9781472417954
Physical Description:
xxiv, 240 pages ; 24 cm.
Series:
Social work-social development ; Volume III.
Contents:
1.Introduction / Sven Hessle -- A Global Agenda as Point of Departure - The Development of Themes -- Selection of Contributions for the Volumes -- Global Social Transformation and Social Action: The Role of Social Workers - an Overview -- 2.We Meet as Brothers and Sisters - Human Solidarity in Global Relationships / Malcolm Payne -- Understanding Current Economic and Social Changes -- Cultural Translation -- Five Shared Elements of Social Work -- Conclusion -- 3.Desirable Social Policy Consequences of the Arab Spring / Chakib Benmoussa -- 4.Social Media and the Arab Spring: "Tunisnews" as a Model / Mehdi Gharbi -- A Brief History -- Striking at the Root -- Power of Simplicity -- Non-violence -- The Centrality of Principles -- Confidentiality and Anonymity -- Between Duty and Addiction -- 5.Fighting Poverty and Social Protection -- Public Procurement Law and Social Services in Europe. A Critical Perspective / Nikolaus Dimmel -- Introduction --
Social Services: Characteristics and Features -- Marketisation -- Public Procurement Law and Social Services -- Effects of Public Procurement Law on Social Services -- Conclusion -- The Congressional Social Work Caucus: A Renewed Focus on the Social Safety Net / Elizabeth J. Clark -- Food Security and Sustainability / Wanda Griep Hirai -- Food Security and Nutritional Policy -- Challenges to the Fulfilment of Food Security as a Human Right -- Social Workers' Position Regarding Poverty, Hunger, and State Intervention -- Final Considerations -- Poverty Eradication Programmes in India: Actions Taken and Impacts Made / Premananda Bharati -- Introduction -- Evaluation of the Programmes -- Historical Profile of the Poverty and Inequality Situations in India -- Recommendations -- Conclusions -- 6.Social Work in Contexts of Political and Military Conflicts --
Amandla, Ngawethu (The Power is with us) Finding New Social Work Discourse in Movements for Change / Linda Smith -- Introduction -- Social Movements -- Social Movements and South Africa -- Problematic Discourse in Social Work -- Research Study -- Conclusions -- Asylum Seeker Young People: Negotiation of Social Work Value Conflicts and Age Assessment in the UK / Miriam Nye -- Introduction -- The International Context -- The UK -- The Study -- Conclusion -- Conceptualising Popular Social Work in the Context of War: Lessons from Lebanon and Palestine / Michael Lavalette -- Introduction -- Popular Social Work -- Popular Social Work in Palestine -- Conclusion -- 7.Migration: Challenges and Possibilities -- Reflecting on Global Care Chains from the Experience of Latin American Migrant Women / Gioconda Herrera -- The Transcontinental Migration of Latin American Women -- Global Care Chains and Beyond --
The Social Organisation of Care Among Migrant Families in Ecuador -- Conclusion -- Migration Challenges in Mexico and the US / Alex Munguia Salazar -- Introduction -- International Migration -- The Vulnerability of Migrant Workers -- The Need for a Non-restrictive Migration Policy -- Conclusions -- Migration and Climate Change / Susana B. Adamo -- Conceptual Framework of Environmental Migration -- Climate Change and Environmental Migration -- Policy Considerations -- Final Remarks -- The Situation and Migration Experiences of Cambodian Domestic Workers / Natalie Drolet -- Lives and Working Conditions of Migrant Domestic Workers -- Social Action for Change -- Conclusion -- Four Factors: Assessing Refugee Survivors of Torture in Personal and Cross-national Context / June McPherson -- Factor 1 The Survivor's Torture and Migration Experiences -- Factor 2 The Survivor's Personal Strengths and Assets --
Factor 3 The Survivor's New Community and his/her Social Environment -- Factor 4 The Laws and Social Policies in the New Country of Residence -- Conclusion -- Family Service Center Crossroad: Use of Rehabilitative Approach (RA) for Social Adaptation of Central Asia and Caucasus Migrant Families with an Adolescent / Marina Kasyanova -- Problem -- Methods -- Working Experience -- Positives and Shortcomings -- A Case Study -- Conclusion -- 8.Families in Transition -- Social workers' Understanding of `Family' in Child Welfare Work - an International Research Approach / Siv Oltedal -- Background and Aim -- Research Context and Methodology -- Findings -- Concluding Comments -- Family Minded Policy and Practice: A Critical Analysis of Contemporary Approaches to Vulnerable Families / Nathan Hughes -- Families in Context - A Transnational Approach / Erica Righard -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Main Results and Arguments --
International Commercial Surrogacy: 21st Century Global Families in Transition / Claire Achmad -- Introduction -- Uncharted and Unregulated International Territory -- New Kinds of Families -- A Multifaceted Human Rights Challenge -- The Child as the Central Locus of Vulnerability -- Social Work and International Commercial Surrogacy -- 9.Social Media and its Impact on Social Development -- Advancing Intercultural Competence Through the Use of Technology: The 6 Continents Project / Michael Moore -- Intercultural Competence Framework -- Project Approach -- Technology -- Educational Outcomes -- Implications for Social Work Education -- Conclusion -- Chatting Online with my Other Mother: The Emergence of `Virtual Contact' / Sarah Greenhow -- Introduction and Context -- Children, Young People and the Internet -- The Emergence of Virtual Contact in Adoptive Family Life -- Discussion and Application to Social Work Practice -- Summary --
10.Transforming Organisations and Creative Practice -- Social Sustainability and Social Work: Problems and Prospects / Karen Healy -- Social Sustainability: Tangible Connections / Kay Hoffman -- Introduction -- Framework -- Examples of Social Sustainability -- Concluding Statements -- Influences on Ethical Decision Making Regarding Dual Relationships in Rural and Remote Communities / Raymond Neckoway -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Discussion and Findings -- Conclusion -- The `Missing Bit' - Emotional Intelligence as Counterbalance to Managerialism / Joanna Rawles -- Introduction -- Background -- Methods -- Findings -- Conclusion -- Creative Practice: Organisational and Ethical issues in Working Outside the Rules / Kirsten Nohr -- Introduction -- The Regulation of Social Work -- Case Examples from Practice around the World -- Discussion -- Concluding Comments -- Social Workers and Policy Practice: A Cross-National Perspective / John Gal --
11.Recognising the Face of the Other: Difference, Identity and Community / Walter A. Lorenz -- End of the Welfare Consensus and Privatisation of the Public Sphere -- Implications for Social Work -- Issues of Identity and Recognition -- Conclusion.
Abstract:
This text brings together experts from around the world to discuss issues which the social work and social welfare sectors face every day and to ensure a closer link between evidence-based practice, policy objectives and social development goals. Furthermore, this book reveals how these may affect the conditions of people and demonstrate how the social work and social development community can contribute to sustainable development.
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