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    International social work practice : case studies from a global context / edited by Joanna E. Bettmann, Gloria Jacques, and Caren J. Frost.

    • Title:International social work practice : case studies from a global context / edited by Joanna E. Bettmann, Gloria Jacques, and Caren J. Frost.
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    • Other Contributors/Collections:Bettmann, Joanna E.
      Jacques, Gloria.
      Frost, Caren J.
    • Published/Created:Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2013.
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    • Library of Congress Subjects:Social service--Vocational guidance.
    • Edition:[1st ed.]
    • Description:xviii, 265 p. ; 24 cm
    • Summary:Compares and contrasts divergent social work approaches in countries around the world, providing students with a unique perspective on social work as it is actually practiced. Using case studies from frontline practitioners from across the globe, this innovative new textbook stimulates critical thinking about international social work practice issues.
    • Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
    • ISBN:9780415783651 (hardback)
      0415783658 (hardback)
      9780415783668 (pbk.)
      0415783666 (pbk.)
      9780203076507 (ebook)
      0203076508 (ebook)
    • Contents:Machine generated contents note: 1. Introduction - International Practice Issues / Joanna E. Bettmann
      2. Child Welfare / Gloria Jacques
      3. Couples Communication / Joanna E. Bettmann
      4. Intimate Partner Violence / Caren J. Frost
      5. Family Conflict / Gloria Jacques
      6. Elder Care/Elder Populations / Caren J. Frost
      7. Changes in Caregivers / Joanna E. Bettmann
      8. Adolescents / Joanna E. Bettmann
      9. Substance Abuse / Gloria Jacques
      10. Concluding Remarks / Isaac Karikari.
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