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OverviewThis 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Simon Slavin , Terry Mizrahi, Phd , John D Morrison (Aurora University, Aurora, IL, USA)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.566kg ISBN: 9781560242574ISBN 10: 1560242574 Pages: 264 Publication Date: 18 December 1992 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsContents 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 IndexReviewsAuthor InformationAuthored by Slavin, Simon; Mizrahi, Phd, Terry; Morrison, John D Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |