Social Administration Books

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1. Distinguishing Clinical and Upper Level Management

   Edited by Marvin D. Feit, Michael J. Holosko

   This co-edited book examines social work administration by separating management and administrative practise into two distinct aspects – clinical management and upper level management. This process enables the editors to explicates the tasks appropriate to each type of management for providing...

   June 2011 | 978-0-7890-2539-5 | Paperback (Routledge)

2. Practice-based Research: A Textbook for Social Workers

   By Sarah-Jane Dodd, Irwin Epstein

   This unique textbook explores practice-based research (PBR), which actively engages students and practitioners to embrace research as a meaningful support for their practice. Whilst evidence-based practice gives practitioners access to information about best practices, it does not enable them to...

   June 2011 | 978-0-415-56524-0 | Paperback (Routledge)

3. Skills for Social Work Macro Practice

   By Candyce Berger, Richard Morgan, Carolyn Peabody

   This innovative text introduces macro practice in social work for generalist social work students, focusing on key skills for working in this area. Beginning with a general overview, the text goes on to discuss core knowledge such as the social science background and ethical issues. It covers...

   February 2011 | 978-0-415-77725-4 | Paperback (Routledge)

4. International Encyclopedia of Social Policy

   Edited by Tony Fitzpatrick, Huck-ju Kwon, Nick Manning, James Midgley, Gillian Pascall

   Available in paperback for the first time, this milestone work offers an in-depth treatment of all aspects of the discipline and practice of social policy globally. Supported by a distinguished international advisory board, the editors have compiled almost 900,000 words across 734 entries written...

   April 2010 | 978-0-415-57694-9 | Paperback (Routledge)
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   Managing in Health and Social Care, 2nd Edition

   By Vivien Martin, Julie Charlesworth, Euan Henderson

   Managing in Health and Social Care is about developing skills to manage and improve health and social care services. The focus throughout is on the role that a manager can play in ensuring effective delivery of high-quality services. Examples from social care and health settings are used to...

   February 2010 | 978-0-415-49389-5 | Paperback (Routledge)
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   Social Work Management and Leadership: Managing Complexity with Creativity

   By John Lawler, Andy Bilson

   Management and leadership are increasingly important within the organisation and delivery of social care services and now form part of the post qualification framework for social workers. Yet, whilst there is a relatively broad understanding of management concepts and their application in social...

   October 2009 | 978-0-415-46703-2 | Paperback (Routledge)
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   European Social Policy and Social Work: Citizenship-Based Social Work

   By Hans van Ewijk

   European Social Policy and Social Work explores shifts in international social policies and how they affect national trends and thus the context for social work practice. The book discusses international and national social work strategies and practice and investigates the responsibilities for...

   September 2009 | 978-0-415-54523-5 | Paperback (Routledge)
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   Partnership Working

   By Anthony Douglas

   Partnership working is recognised as the most effective way of improving social care services, and a non-negotiable part of the government’s aim is to provide a seamless care service. However, for students undertaking placements or for more experienced professionals moving to a different service...

   2008 | 978-0-415-31166-3 | Paperback (Routledge)
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   Textbook of Social Administration: The Consumer-Centered Approach

   By John Poertner, Charles A. Rapp

   A hands-on guide to making human services work Textbook of Social Administration equips social programs managers with the skills they need to produce mutually desired outcomes for their consumers/clients and for their staff. This comprehensive resource is a how-to guide to developing the management...

   2007 | 978-0-7890-3178-5 | Paperback (Routledge)

10. Adoption in Japan: Comparing Policies for Children in Need

    By Peter Hayes, Toshie Habu

    The first book-length study of adoption in Japan, this impressive work tackles the innovative and sometimes controversial subject of the policies of adoption agencies in Japan. The book places special adoption in the context of a liberal reformist agenda that has challenged...

    2006 | 978-0-415-39181-8 | Hardback (Routledge)