A contemporary equivalent of the “Western measures” of 1862 may be required to revitalize rural communities in the 21st century. Such a social investment approach would combine asset building with investments in education, research, ...
This highly readable text offers guidance on these and many other issues. The volume contains 20 all-new chapters by and for rural social work scholars, educators, and practitioners on the cutting-edge subjects of the discipline.
Revised edition of the author's Rural social work in the 21st century, [2015]
Featuring contributions from practitioners, researchers, and academics, this volume synthesizes and analyzes current trends in rural social work practice and considers the most effective ways to serve rural communities.
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The first part of the book focuses upon the experience of rurality. The second part of the book turns to the development of rural practice, reviewing different ways of working from casework through to community development.
This fifth edition is updated throughout with 2013 census data and features new and expanded coverage of health and health care, food systems and alternatives, the effects of neoliberalism and globalization on rural communities, as well as ...
Within the conversation surrounding rural social work, there is a consistent focus on theoretical arguments, definitions, and political concerns, and a limited discussion of direct practice. This book speaks directly...
This book gives voice to the direct practice experience of social workers working in rural and remote contexts using Australia as the primary case-study.
Rural Social Work Practice