Social Work in Rural Communities

From a well-known expert on social work in rural communities, this follow-up to the critically acclaimed third edition is a newly updated volume. Twenty-six prominent scholars address the most up-to-date issues in rural social work practice. Issues covered include: battered women in rural communities; youth violence in rural communities; African Americans living in rural communities; elderly women in rural communities; Mexican Americans living in rural communities, and more. A revised introduction by the editor shares valuable insights on the present and future of rural social work practice.

Leon H. Ginsberg obtained his PhD from the University of Oklahoma. He has served as the dean at West Virginia University and most recently the University of South Carolina. Dr. Ginsberg is the editor of the previous three editions of Social Work in Rural Communities as well as numerous other books on social work. A multi-award winner, Dr. Ginsberg is well-known as an expert in the area of social work in rural communities.