Urban Social Work: An Introduction to Policy and Practice in the Cities

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Publication Name: Urban Social Work height: 0.8 in Author: Norma Kolko Phillips Publication Year: 2001 Subject Area: Social Science Educational Level: Adult & Further Education Format: Trade Paperback, Trade Paperback / Trade Paperback Number of Pages: 272 Pages Item Length: 9 in Item Width: 7 in Item Height: 0.8 in Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, Incorporated Language: English Item Weight: 15.3 Oz Subject: Social, Sociology / Urban width: 7 in Type: Textbook

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Urban Social Work: An Introduction to Policy and Practice in the Cities. This book introduces readers to the profession of social work as it is practiced in the cities. Systems theory is important because it stresses direct practice, the role of the agency and social action. This book introduces readers to the profession of social work as it is practiced in the cities. The book utilizes a social systems perspective and helps readers to recognize the linkages between social welfare policy and social work practice within the context of urban social problems. Systems theory is important because it stresses direct practice, the role of the agency and social action. The book includes chapters on the cities and the urban origins of social work; the functions and structure of social work organizations; social work values and ethics; social work skills and diversity in social work. For anyone who is interested in an introduction to urban social work.