{"product_id":"9780470252864-international-social-work-policy-and-practice","title":"International Social Work Policy and Practice","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractical Insights and Perspectives\u003cbr\u003eIn order for social and economic justice to flourish globally, a greater understanding of global practice and policy efforts is essential for today's professionals in the human services. International Social Work Policy and Practice  presents practice and policy concerns in a country-by-country format.\u003cbr\u003e\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55182265614710,"sku":"9780470252864","price":103.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_27687190.jpg?v=1737636951","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780470252864-international-social-work-policy-and-practice","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}