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Community Organization and Social Administration presents a unique constellation of perspectives from scholars, researchers, and practitioners grounded in macro theories, practice, and education. Drawing upon the knowledge and experiences of social workers and other community-based professionals, this book provides a rich cross-section of models and strategies for those engaged in social change in the community, agency, and school or university. The chapters include data-based practice principles and guidelines for action. This book is a must for those who are teaching and practicing in community service, community change, and planning settings.
List of contents
Contents
Introduction
- Part 1: Building and Sustaining Community Initiatives
- Managing Dynamic Tensions in Social Change Coalitions
- Nurturing Grassroots Initiatives for Community Development: The Role of Enabling Systems
- Building High Access Community Organizations: Structures as Strategies
- Part 2: Understanding Community Planning and Human Service Organizations
- Patterns of Organizing for Community Human Service Planning: A Statewide Survey
- Strategic Choices Made by Nonprofit Agencies Serving Low-Paying Clients
- Part 3: Successful Social Change Initiatives: Case Studies From the Field
- Creating Change for Children With Serious Emotional Disorders: A National Strategy
- Rebuilding the Human Services: The Profession Mobilizes for Social Work in Public Education
- Mental Health Reform: A Case Study of Influencing Social Policy Through Legislation and Litigation
- Part 4: Enhancing Education in Community Organization and Social Administration
- Strategies for Enhancing Administration Concentrations in Schools of Social Work
- Political Activism in Social Work: A Study of Social Work Educators
- Infusing a Feminist Analysis Into Education for Policy, Planning, and Administration
- Index
About the author
Authored by Slavin, Simon; Mizrahi, Phd, Terry; Morrison, John D
Summary
Drawing upon the experiences of social workers and community-based professionals, this book provides a cross-section of models and strategies for those engaged in social change. The chapters include data-based practice principles and guidelines for action.
