Overview

This volume presents a constellation of perspectives from scholars, researchers and practitioners grounded in macro theories, practice and education. Drawing upon the knowledge and experiences of social workers and other community-based professionals, this book provides a rich cross-section of models and strategies for those engaged in social change in the community, agency, and school or university. The chapters include data-based practice principles and guidelines for action as well as advice on learning how to build and support community initiatives and organisations as well as increasing understanding of community planning and human service organisations. This book is designed to be of interest to those teaching and practicing in community service, community change and planning settings as well as administrators of social service and community agencies, classroom teachers, field instructors and students in organizing, planning, policy and administration.

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Author:   Simon Slavin ,  Terry Mizrahi, Phd ,  John D Morrison (Aurora University, Aurora, IL, USA)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 21.20cm
Weight:   0.408kg
ISBN:  

9781560242772

ISBN 10:   1560242779
Pages:   264
Publication Date:   04 February 1993
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Contents Introduction Part 1: Building and Sustaining Community Initiatives Managing Dynamic Tensions in Social Change Coalitions Nurturing Grassroots Initiatives for Community Development: The Role of Enabling Systems Building High Access Community Organizations: Structures as Strategies Part 2: Understanding Community Planning and Human Service Organizations Patterns of Organizing for Community Human Service Planning: A Statewide Survey Strategic Choices Made by Nonprofit Agencies Serving Low-Paying Clients Part 3: Successful Social Change Initiatives: Case Studies From the Field Creating Change for Children With Serious Emotional Disorders: A National Strategy Rebuilding the Human Services: The Profession Mobilizes for Social Work in Public Education Mental Health Reform: A Case Study of Influencing Social Policy Through Legislation and Litigation Part 4: Enhancing Education in Community Organization and Social Administration Strategies for Enhancing Administration Concentrations in Schools of Social Work Political Activism in Social Work: A Study of Social Work Educators Infusing a Feminist Analysis Into Education for Policy, Planning, and Administration Index

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Authored by Slavin, Simon; Mizrahi, Phd, Terry; Morrison, John D

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