Toward a Livable Life
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Author Description
Historically, Social Workers Have Confronted And Alleviated Many Of Society's Most Far-reaching And Seemingly Intractable Challenges. As We Move Further Into The 21st Century, However, The Field Faces A Renewed Call To Action As Critical Problems Become More Deeply And Widely Engrained In The World's Social Fabric. Enlisting The Insights Of Leading Social Work Scholars, Toward A Livable Life Grapples With 13 Key Areas In An Effort To Identify Innovative Solutions Toward Achieving A Livable Life-- That Is, A Life In Which Individuals Are Able To Thrive And Develop In Order To Reach Their Full Potential And Capacity. To This End, The Volume Paves The Way For The Effort That Lies Ahead For Social Work Researchers, Practitioners, Teachers, And Students.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates how the field of social work can address 13 critical, systemic challenges to ensure that individuals have the necessary conditions to thrive and reach their full potential. Edited by Mark R. Rank, the book compiles contributions from prominent social work scholars to provide a framework for identifying innovative, actionable solutions to modern societal problems. The text serves as a strategic guide for researchers, practitioners, and students to navigate the evolving demands of the 21st century.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of 13 distinct, intractable social challenges
- Theoretical frameworks for promoting individual and community well-being
- Proposed methodologies for social work intervention and policy reform
Scope Limits
- Does not provide a singular, universal solution for all social ills
- Focuses primarily on the North American social work context rather than global policy variations
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this volume as a comprehensive resource for understanding the current trajectory of social work practice and research. Readers frequently note that the text provides a clear, structured approach to complex social issues, making it a useful reference for those in the field.
Page Count:
304
Publication Date:
2019-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190691069
ISBN-13:
9780190691066
Social Science
Social justice
Public Policy
Social Work
Sociology
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