Understanding Generalist Practice (with InfoTrac) - Hardcover

Kirst-Ashman, Karen K.; Hull, Jr. Grafton H.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0534528058 ISBN 13: 9780534528058

Publisher: Brooks Cole, 2001

Synopsis

This guide to generalist social work practice provides students with the introductory knowledge and skills needed to work with individuals, groups, communities, and organizations. It explores the links between micro, mezzo, and macro levels of social work practice and is organized around the authors' Generalist Intervention Model, a coherent and cohesive practice model.

About this title

About the Author:

Karen K. Kirst-Ashman is Professor Emerita and former chairperson in the Social Work Department at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where she taught for 28 years. She has written six social work textbooks in multiple editions and numerous publications, articles, and reviews on social work and women's issues. She also has served on the Editorial Board of AFFILIA: Journal of Women and Social Work, and as a consulting editor for many social work journals including the Journal of Social Work Education. Dr. Kirst-Ashman has been a member on the Board of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and has served as a CSWE accreditation site visitor on various occasions. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Wisconsin. She has been the recipient of both the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Roseman Award for Excellence in Teaching and the University Outstanding Teaching Award. She earned her BSW degree and MSSW degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her Ph.D. in social work at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She has worked as a practitioner and administrator in child welfare and mental health agencies.

Review:

"The changes made in the 3rd edition will be helpful. I specifically like the changes in the terminology to cultural competence; the additions to Chapter 5 on assessment; the addition of the importance of addressing spiritual strengths/needs; the inclusion of websites; and the addition of action steps in Chapter 6. My reaction is very positive...I plan to use the 3rd edition when it is published!"

"...Overall I believe the revisions to the text make it significantly more attractive and increase its competitive advantage. I would definitely be inclined to adopt this text, based on my review!"

About this edition

• Publisher: Brooks Cole
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0534528058
• ISBN 13: 9780534528058
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 617