Grand Challenges for Social Work and Society
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Author Description
Grand Challenges Represent A Focused Method Of Attacking The Most Deeply Significant Problems Of A Discipline, Organization, Or Society Itself. Since The Concept Was First Introduced Over A Century Ago, More Than 600 Governments, Foundations, And Professions Subsequently Adopted This Language And Approach, Often To Excellent Effect. In 2012, The Social Work Profession Launched Its Own National Initiative, With Aim Of Using Science, Innovation, And New Forms Of Collaboration To Accelerate Progress Toward Critically Needed Social Solutions. There Was Also Strong Corollary Interest In Changing The Profession Itself, Introducing New Forms Of Practice And Problem-solving. The American Academy Of Social Work And Social Welfare Served As The First Home Of The Grand Challenges Initiative In Social Work; In 2017, As The Initiative Grew More Complex, It Became An Independent Organization-- Provided By Publisher.
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THE THESIS
This volume investigates the efficacy of the 'Grand Challenges' framework as a strategic methodology for addressing the most persistent and complex social problems within the field of social work. The author, Richard P. Barth, examines the historical evolution of this problem-solving approach and its application by the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare. By synthesizing the initiative's transition from a professional project to an independent organization, the text argues for the necessity of integrating rigorous science, innovation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to achieve measurable societal progress.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Historical analysis of the 'Grand Challenges' model across various sectors and governments over the last century.
- Documentation of the 2012 launch and subsequent evolution of the Social Work Grand Challenges initiative.
- Examination of the structural changes within the social work profession required to implement new practice models.
- Discussion of the role of the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare in fostering innovation and collaborative problem-solving.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and practitioners in the field of social welfare recognize this work as a foundational text for understanding the strategic direction of modern social work practice. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which serves as a comprehensive record for those interested in the intersection of policy, professional development, and large-scale social intervention.
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Publication Date:
2022-01-01
Publisher:
New York, Ny : Oxford University Press, [2022]
ISBN-10:
0197608078
ISBN-13:
9780197608074
Sociology
Social Work
Public Policy
Social service
Professional Development
Social Welfare
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