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MEZZO PRACTICE
Learning Group Leadership
An Experiential Approach, Third Edition
Jeffrey A. Kottler, California State University, Fullerton • Matt Englar-Carlson, California
State University, Fullerton and University of Washington
Focusing on how to conduct and lead groups in a variety of therapeutic settings, this book
covers theory, process, leadership, ethics, special populations, and challenges as they
relate to group work in a positive, realistic, and knowledgeable way. The authors introduce
important conceptual and practical information and then use activities, exercises, fi eld
study assignments, and personal application questions to help students apply concepts
to their work and lives.
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-4522-5668-9 • ©2015 • 568 pages • •
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MACRO PRACTICE
Macro Practice in Social Work for the 21
st
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Bridging the Macro-Micro Divide, Second Edition
Steve Burghardt, City University of New York (CUNY)—Hunter College School of Social
Work, and Partner in the Leadership Transformation Group, LLC
This author offers a modern approach to building effective career skills in macro practice and
inspires students by tracing the careers of macro-practitioners from grass roots organizers
to agency executives. By focusing on how practitioners can make meaningful, strategic
choices regardless of their formal roles and responsibilities, this Second Edition takes a
refreshing new approach on the key issues of how to respond to diversity and oppression,
the use of the Internet for organization, the limits of "virtual trust"; understanding where
"micro" and "macro" meet in practice, and co-leadership development.
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-4522-5745-7 • ©2014 • 512 pages • •
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Community Projects as Social Activism
From Direct Action to Direct Services
Benjamin Shepard, New York City College of Technology and California State University,
Long Beach
This engaging and accessible work will get today's students excited about the very real
prospect of achieving lasting, positive change within their communities. It outlines a distinct
approach to community practice born out of the intersection among social movements,
day-to-day organizing, and the lessons of fi ve decades of community change practices.
This invaluable resource is a must-have for anyone involved in community organization,
community health, and community activism practice research and policy.
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-4129-6426-5 • ©2015 • 256 pages •
HEALTH CARE
Social Work Practice in Health Care
Advanced Approaches and Emerging Trends
Karen M. Allen, Indiana University Bloomington • William J. Spitzer, Health Care and
Social Work Consultant
This pragmatic and comprehensive book will help you develop the knowledge, skills,
and values necessary for effective health care social work practice, as well as an
understanding of the technological, social, political, ethical, and fi nancial factors that affect
contemporary patient care. Packed with case studies, examples, and exercises that help
readers master key skills, the book emphasizes the importance of being attentive to both
patient and institutional provider needs, covers emerging trends in health care policy and
delivery, and addresses health care social work in diverse settings.
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-4833-5320-3 • April 2015 • 456 pages •
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ADMINISTRATION & SUPERVISION
Effectively Managing and Leading
Human Service Organizations
Fourth Edition
Ralph Brody, Cleveland State University • Murali Nair, University of Southern California
The Fourth Edition continues to provide invaluable creative ideas for achieving managerial
success. The authors dissect and diagnose common workplace dilemmas, offering
current and future managers the skills to implement positive changes in organizations
large and small. Easy-to-read, this book connects a conceptual framework and essential
managerial practices with hundreds of real-life examples and case studies of applied
managerial skills in organizational settings.
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-4129-7645-9 • ©2014 • 448 pages • •
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Developing Nonprofi t and Human Service Leaders
Essential Knowledge and Skills
Larry D. Watson, University of Texas, Arlington • Richard A. Hoefer, University of Texas,
Arlington
Developing Nonprofi t and Human Service Leaders comprehensively prepares
students with the skills they need to successfully manage human service organizations.
Authors Larry D. Watson and Richard A. Hoefer explore core managerial competencies
tailored to the unique environment of these organizations, including administrative
responsibilities, values and ethics, organizational theories, leadership, boards of
directors, fundraising, supervision, research, cultural consideration, and more. This
essential text offers hands-on practice for the skills that future administrators will need to
make a substantial impact in their organizations and communities.
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-4522-9152-9 • ©2014 • 192 pages •
SOCIAL POLICY (CONTINUED ON BACK)
Social Welfare Policy and Advocacy
Advancing Social Justice through 8 Policy Sectors
Bruce S. Jansson, University of Southern California
This book provides the fi rst framework that links micro, mezzo, and macro policy
advocacy, demonstrating how each type can be used to promote social justice in
health, gerontology, safety net, child welfare, education, immigrants/global, mental
health, and criminal justice sectors. Author Bruce S. Jansson identifi es seven core
problems within each sector as well as the skills social workers need, the challenges
they face, and the interventions they can use at each level of advocacy. Integrated
vignettes, video clips, and robust resources underscore the text's hands-on, advocacy
approach. Relevant to many Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS)
including policy practice, the book is designed for policy foundation courses.
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-4833-7788-9 • March 2015 • 472 pages •
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INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK
Introduction to Social Work
An Advocacy-Based Profession
Lisa E. Cox, Richard Stockton College of New Jersey • Carolyn J. Tice, University of
Maryland • Dennis D. Long, Xavier University
This exciting new text takes readers to the roots of the profession, framing its historical
development, practice settings, and career paths through the lens of advocacy. Closely
aligned with the latest Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS), the text
goes beyond standard coverage to explore such cutting-edge content as military social
work, environmental issues, global/international social work, housing, and more. Robust,
applied pedagogy and an emphasis on advocacy and refl ective practice and diversity
help underscore the transformative opportunities and contributions of social work on
clinical, client, community, national, and international levels.
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4522-4434-1 • January 2015 • 480 pages • •
HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT
Together, Hutchison's best sellers provide the most comprehensive coverage available for
Human Behavior courses. Order the books together! Bundle ISBN: 978-1-4833-8097-1
NEW EDITION OF BEST SELLER
Dimensions of Human Behavior
The Changing Life Course, Fifth Edition
Elizabeth D. Hutchison, Virginia Commonwealth University
In the Fifth Edition of her acclaimed text, Hutchison uses her multidimensional framework
to examine the infl uences that can impact human behavior across time. Thoroughly updated
to refl ect the most recent developments in the fi eld, the book weaves its hallmark case
studies with the latest innovations in theory and research to provide a comprehensive and
global perspective on all the major developmental life stages, from conception through very
late adulthood.
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-4833-0390-1 • ©2015 • 576 pages • •
NEW EDITION OF BEST SELLER
Dimensions of Human Behavior
Person and Environment, Fifth Edition
Elizabeth D. Hutchison, Virginia Commonwealth University
In the Fifth Edition of her other Dimensions of Human Behavior acclaimed text, Hutchison
explores the multiple dimensions of both person and environment and their dynamic
interaction in the production of human behavior. Thoroughly updated, the text weaves its
hallmark case studies with the latest innovations in theory and research for a comprehensive
and global perspective on human behavior.
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-4833-0391-8 • ©2015 • 624 pages • •
Neuroscience for Counselors and Therapists
Integrating the Sciences of Mind and Brain
Chad Luke, Tennessee Technological University
This cutting-edge text provides an accessible overview of the structure and function of the
human brain, including how the brain infl uences and is infl uenced by biology, environment,
and experiences. Full of practical applications, the book explores the relationships between
recent neuroscience fi ndings and counseling theories and then uses these integrated
results to address four categories of common life disturbances: anxiety, depression, stress,
and addictions. The book's case-based approach helps readers understand the language
of neuroscience and learn how neuroscience research can enhance their understanding of
human thought, feeling, and behaviors.
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-4833-5195-7 • May 2015 • 272 pages
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GENERALIST PRACTICE
Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice
Putting Theory Into Action
Karen Morgaine, California State University Northridge • Moshoula Capous-Desyllas,
California State University Northridge
Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice is the fi rst text to fully integrate concepts of anti-
oppressive practice with generalist practice course content. This comprehensive approach
introduces concepts of social justice and offers detailed insight into how those principles
intersect with the practice of social work at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. The
book covers ethics, values, and social work theory, and discusses the fundamentals of
working with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Maintaining
an integrative approach throughout, the authors effectively bridge the gap between anti-
oppressive principles and practice, and offer a practical, comprehensive solution to schools
approaching re-accreditation under the mandated CSWE Standards.
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-4522-0348-5 • ©2015 • 512 pages • •
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MICRO PRACTICE
Direct Social Work Practice
Theories and Skills for Becoming an Evidence-Based Practitioner
Mary C. Ruffolo • Brian E. Perron • Elizabeth H. Voshel, All of University of Michigan
Using a case-based approach to connect the classroom and the practice environment,
this foundational text incorporates a broad set of themes that include advocacy, social
justice, global focus, ethics, theory, and critical thinking. Integrated, up-to-date content
related to diversity, social justice, and international issues helps readers develop the basic
skills of engagement, assessment, intervention, and refl ective practice, as well as the key
skills needed for the fi eld experience.
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-4833-7924-1 • February 2015 • 280 pages •
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Essentials of Clinical Social Work
Jerrold R. Brandell, Wayne State University
This brief version of Jerrold R. Brandell's Theory & Practice of Clinical Social Work assembles
coverage of the most vital topics for courses in Clinical Social Work/Advanced Practice.
Written by established contributors in the fi eld, this anthology addresses frameworks for
treatment, therapeutic modalities, specialized clinical issues and themes, and dilemmas
encountered in clinical social work practice. Now available in paperback and roughly half the
size of the full length version, Essentials of Clinical Social Work comes at a reduced cost
for students who need to learn the basics of the course.
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-4522-9153-6 • ©2015 • 544 pages • •
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Diagnosis & Treatment Planning Skills
A Popular Culture Casebook Approach, Second Edition
DSM-5 Update
Alan M. Schwitzer, Old Dominion University, Norfolk • Lawrence C. Rubin, St. Thomas
University
Through the innovative use of case examples drawn from popular culture, the Second
Edition of Alan M. Schwitzer and Lawrence C. Rubin's Diagnosis and Treatment
Planning Skills: A Popular Culture Casebook Approach, comprehensively addresses
the clinical thinking skills required in professional counseling settings. Fully revised to
include DSM-5, the text begins with discussion of diagnosis, case conceptualization, and
treatment planning, covering the interplay of individual clinical tools and their application in
contemporary practice. Ten DSM-5 updated case illustrations follow, creating a streamlined
new edition that engages students in a start-to-fi nish application of clinical tools.
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-4833-4976-3 • ©2015 • 344 pages •
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