One of the most effective ways of dealing with social problems is
getting rid of the cause of the problem, not just finding a remedy
for the result. Social Action in Group Work provides a useful
overview of the history, philosophy, theory, and practice of social
group work and action in the promotion of societal change. It shows
practitioners how to use their skills effectively to achieve social
change. This helpful book incorporates ideas developed in social
movements, identifies their contributions to social group work
practice, and illustrates effective practice in case experience
with specific examples. It provides a much-needed understanding of
the need for and process of social action, along with new ideas for
theory building, teaching, and practice in group work. Numerous
case examples from a variety of different settings become models
that will be extremely useful for social work students, educators,
professionals, and those who work directly with groups.This
invigorating book is divided into three sections, each with a
unique focus, and tied together by overlapping concepts, theories,
and models. The first section, Ideas of Social Action, examines the
history of social action in group work and proposes an integrated
global framework for social work organization, education and
practice. Advocacy and Empowerment, the middle section, is replete
with case examples. The third section, Principles and Practice,
explores the application of social group work in a variety of
situations, including inter-ethnic conflict and a group of homeless
men and women. Together, the sections make a strong stand for a
more sensitive, empowerment oriented practice and for more advocacy
by the workerand group. Everyone involved or interested in the
process of social change through social action with groups will
find Social Action in Group Work a wealth of practical information.
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