International Issues in Social Work and Social Welfare Selections from CQ Researcher

Name: International Issues in Social Work and Social Welfare Selections from CQ Researcher
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ISBN: 9781412979405

ISBN-10: 1412979404

ISBN-13: 9781412979405

Edition: 2010

Authors: C. Q. CQ Researcher

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International Issues in Social Work and Social Welfare will be used as a supplementary textbook in upper-division undergraduate and graduate courses across the social work curriculum, including Intro to SW and Social Welfare, HBSE, Social Policy, and International Social Work. The book will be a contemporary collection of articles covering important international issues such as womenâ€™s rights, child soldiers, disaster preparedness, and aiding refugees.What makes this book unique in comparison to others with the same topic coverage is the journalistic presentation of the material. The writing style of each article is engaging and reader-friendly, and should really interest students because…

Book details

List price: $95.00
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Incorporated
Publication date: 9/1/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 352
Size: 7.30" wide x 9.20" long x 0.70" tall
Weight: 1.298
Language: English



Preface


Contributors



Human Trafficking and Slavery: Are the World's Nations Doing Enough to Stamp It Out?




Child Soldiers: Are More Aggressive Efforts Needed to Protect Children?




Women's Rights: Are Violence and Discrimination Against Women Declining?




Rapid Urbanization: Can Cities Cope With Rampant Growth?




Aiding Refugees: Should the U.N. Help More Displaced People?




Disaster Preparedness: Is the U.S. Ready for Another Major Disaster?




Wounded Veterans: Is America Shortchanging Vets on Health Care?




Religious Fundamentalism: Does It Lead to Intolerance and Violence?




Energy Nationalism: Do Petrostates Threaten Global Energy Security?




Oceans in Crisis: Can the Loss of Ocean Biodiversity Be Halted?




Avian Flu Threat: Are We Prepared for the Next Pandemic?




Anti Americanism: Is Anger at the U.S. Growing?