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This is a comparative analysis of the micro and macro characteristics of self-help organizations of people with disabilities (SHOPs) in seven selected countries and territories in Asia, namely China Mainland, Hong Kong, Japan, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

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Within the last decade, social support has become an increasingly popular research topic among professionals in the social sciences. Many empirical studies on social support appeared initially, only to be followed by a spate of theoretical articles attempting to make sense of the growing research literature.

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Explains how the Americans With Disabilities Act affects social work practice.

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Explains how the Americans With Disabilities Act affects social work practice.

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Applies the service-learning pedagogical approach to the social work curriculum. This work aims familiarize social work educators and practitioners with the approach's conceptual and theoretical underpinnings, to illustrate how service learning may be implemented in the Council on Social Work Education curriculum content areas.

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Here, Dhooper reviews the contributions of the few social workers in this field and suggests ways of improving their work, consolidating their professional gains, and maximizing their impact. Recommended for social workers trained for practice in the 1990s and beyond, and particularly those specializing in health and mental health social work.

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This work is a critical analysis of the various aspects of social work education and practice. The incorporation of science and scientific approach into social work education and practice appears to be the key for the profession to continue to grow and gain its rightful place in the professional and academic communities.

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At a time of great economic and political change this book offers a timely evaluation of the social work profession in Ireland. It not only focuses on the major social changes that have taken place but also explores key areas of practice, including child welfare, domestic violence, mental health and working with minority ethnic groups.

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The fourth edition of this introductory text covering key areas of social work in Scotland. It explores the development of social work, the Scottish legal framework, family and welfare law, the elderly and chronically sick, compulsory measures of child care, mental health and criminal justice.

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This new edition of Social Work Practice in Mental Health builds on the underpinning principles of the previous editions, whilst reflecting how the context for practice has steadily evolved.

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Drawing on the empirical research and practical experiences, this book provides guidance on social work practice, research, community engagement, and education by offering a comprehensive understanding of culturally sensitive social work approaches for effectively engaging with Koreans in the United States.

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Pardeck demonstrates that the ecological approach to social work practice stresses effective intervention, and that effective intervention occurs through not only working with individuals, but also with the familial, social, and cultural factors that impact their social functioning.

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This monograph summarizes the results of a study of the caseload of one social service agency--that of the Family and Childrens Service of Pittsburgh. The study is based on data collected on an extensive schedule of new clients who went to this agency over a four-month period and for whom appropriate casework was considered.

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This book explores culture, development, and spirituality from a social work perspective using case studies from around the world. It serves as a guide for those who want to better understand and incorporate spirituality into successful social work interventions, practice, and research.

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The Compassionate Memsahibs refutes the traditional view--perpetuated in the works of writers like Rudyard Kipling--of the memsahibs as a homogeneous group of aloof, pampered women who had little interest in India.

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A comprehensive handbook for mental health professionals, therapists and counsellors dealing with the multitude of problems associated with divorce and remarriage. The book aims to provide an overview of contemporary thought and approaches to the therapeutic needs of adults and children.

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The winner of the 2006 Iremonger Award is a challenging, thought provoking and inspiring exploration of how we should rethink the idea of charity, arguing that to truly address the problems of poverty, inequality and environmental sustainability we need to become social entrepreneurs, establishing social businesses with real values at their centre.

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The baby boomer generation is going to participate in the largest transfer of wealth in history when it passes on its assets to its successor generation. This book shows you how, why it matters, and how the future of foundations can provide a vital spur to the engine of the American economy - if they are properly established and run.

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This bibliography is a current source of information for researchers, practitioners, and planners interested in the older volunteer. Included are entries for books and articles on particular programs, characteristics of older volunteers, sources of statistical information, empirical research, and special population groups.

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Started as a temporary organization, UNICEF navigated Cold War tensions in order to provide assistance to millions of children and their parents throughout the world. The Origins of UNICEF, 19461953 reveals how the most well-known child-relief aid organization in the world came into being.