Americans have a fierce spirit of individualism. We pride ourselves on self-reliance, on bootstrapping our way to success. Yet, we also believe in helping those in need, and we turn to our neighbors in times of crisis. The tension between these competing values is evident, and how we balance between these competing values holds real consequences for community health and well-being. In his new book, The Size of Others' Burdens, Erik Schneiderhan asks how people can act in the face of competing pressures, and explores the stories of two famous Americans to develop present-day lessons for improving our communities.
Although Jane Addams and Barack Obama are separated by roughly one hundred years, the parallels between their lives are remarkable: Chicago activists-turned-politicians, University of Chicago lecturers, gifted orators, crusaders against discrimination, winners of the Nobel Peace Prize. Addams was the founder of Hull-House, the celebrated American "settlement house" that became the foundation of modern social work. Obama's remarkable rise to the presidency is well known.
Through the stories of Addams's and Obama's early community work, Erik Schneiderhan challenges readers to think about how many of our own struggles are not simply personal challenges, but also social challenges. How do we help others when so much of our day-to-day life is geared toward looking out for ourselves, whether at work or at home? Not everyone can run for president or win a Nobel Prize, but we can help others without sacrificing their dignity or our principles. Great thinkers of the past and present can give us the motivation; Addams and Obama show us how. Schneiderhan highlights the value of combining today's state resources with the innovation and flexibility of Addams's time to encourage community building. Offering a call to action, this book inspires readers to address their own American dilemma and connect to community, starting within our own neighborhoods.
Автор: Mantle Название: Helping parents in dispute ISBN: 1138734802 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138734807 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 16843.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This title was first published in 2001. When marriages break down, most parents experience difficulty in agreeing on contact or residence arrangements for their children. Family Courts Services provide mediation as a way of resolving differences and many parents accept this offer of assistance.
Автор: Schirmer Название: Systems Theory for Social Work and the Helping Professions ISBN: 0367076896 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780367076894 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 22202.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book provides an easy to read introduction to systems thinking for social workers who will encounter social problems in their professional practice or academic research.
Автор: Geroski Anne M. Название: Skills for Helping Professionals ISBN: 1483365107 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781483365107 Издательство: Sage Publications Рейтинг: Цена: 18058.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book aims to help students understand the nature of helping relationships and the specific skills involved in initiating and maintaining a helping relationship.
Автор: Gordon Название: Helping survivors of domestic rle ISBN: 1138668591 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138668591 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 5817.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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First published in 1998, this study investigates the effectiveness of services for helping women who are survivors of domestic violence. Looking at a sample from Western and Central Oregon, it examines the utilization and perceived effectiveness of resources for survivors and, in doing so, it systematically assesses the efficacy of community and professional services.
This book will be of particular interest to social work students and practitioners, but will also be helpful to those studying healthcare and law.
Автор: Gordon Название: Helping Survivors of Domestic Violence ISBN: 1138668508 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138668508 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 16078.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание:
First published in 1998, this study investigates the effectiveness of services for helping women who are survivors of domestic violence. Looking at a sample from Western and Central Oregon, it examines the utilization and perceived effectiveness of resources for survivors and, in doing so, it systematically assesses the efficacy of community and professional services.
This book will be of particular interest to social work students and practitioners, but will also be helpful to those studying healthcare and law.
Автор: Schirmer Название: Systems Theory for Social Work and the Helping Professions ISBN: 036707690X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780367076900 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 5970.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book provides an easy to read introduction to systems thinking for social workers who will encounter social problems in their professional practice or academic research.
Автор: Corcoran Jacqueline Название: Helping Skills for Social Work Direct Practice ISBN: 0199734836 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199734832 Издательство: Oxford Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 13462.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: From the first meeting with clients, to assessment, goal-setting, evaluation, and the ethics that guide the process throughout, this is the nuts-and-bolts student skill-building guide to helping clients using a strengths-based perspective process.
Автор: Coll Название: Youth Comprehensive Risk Assessment ISBN: 1138945536 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138945531 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 21437.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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Youth Comprehensive Risk Assessment: A Clinically Tested Approach for Helping Professionals presents a complete youth risk assessment and treatment program based on Dr. Ken Coll's 20 plus years of research on assessing and treating at-risk youth. In this book, helping professionals will find not only a wide range of succinct and easy-to-use assessments, but also proven helpful, highly specific approaches and treatment strategies. Case studies and intervention techniques show professionals--from therapists and social workers to teachers and nurses--how they can help struggling youth find motivation to work on their concerns. This book also offers professionals a menu of assessment surveys and action strategies so that they can develop a plan that best fits the needs of particular youth and their families.
Автор: Mantle Название: Revival: Helping Parents in Dispute (2001) ISBN: 1138734772 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138734777 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 5051.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This title was first published in 2001. When marriages break down, most parents experience difficulty in agreeing on contact or residence arrangements for their children. Family Courts Services provide mediation as a way of resolving differences and many parents accept this offer of assistance.
Автор: Patsy Staddon Название: Women and alcohol: Social perspectives ISBN: 1447318889 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781447318880 Издательство: Marston Book Services Цена: 15838.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This research and practice based book considers the social meaning of women`s alcohol use and its treatment, raising concerns about the political role of `treatment` in making women behave, or to be `well`. It challenges current policy and practice in the field, and aims to develop a new approach to women`s drinking.
Автор: Patsy Staddon Название: Women and alcohol: Social perspectives ISBN: 1447318897 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781447318897 Издательство: Marston Book Services Цена: 5740.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This research and practice based book considers the social meaning of women`s alcohol use and its treatment, raising concerns about the political role of `treatment` in making women behave, or to be `well`. It challenges current policy and practice in the field, and aims to develop a new approach to women`s drinking.
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