The Call To Social Work; Life Stories

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Pub. Date: 2002-02-19
Publisher(s): SAGE Publications, Inc
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Summary

The purpose of this book is to accurately capture the thought and deeds of social workers -the good and bad. Each life story in this book represents a true picture of what the social worker said. Instructors who use this book in their courses will have to contrast their ideals of practice with the realities captured in each life story. Students who read this book will have to think about whether each story represents good practice or what principles they would adhere to based on their understanding of social work. The purpose of this book is to accurately capture the thought and deeds of social workers the good and bad. Each life story in this book represents a true picture of what the social worker said. Instructors who use this book in their courses will have to contrast their ideals of practice with the realities captured in each life story. Students who read this book will have to think about whether each story represents good practice or what principles they would adhere to based on their understanding of social work.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments ix
Prologue 1(8)
The Art of Doing Social Work
9(16)
Elizabeth Day
9(4)
Cathy Sammons
13(4)
Sue Brandt
17(4)
Andrea Kushner
21(4)
A Meaningful Path
25(14)
Melinda Oliver
25(3)
Linda Boles
28(2)
Joyce Morgan
30(4)
Michael Pesce
34(5)
Passion for Justice
39(18)
Anita Royal
39(4)
Hannah Freese
43(3)
Josefina Ahumada
46(6)
Judy Bush
52(5)
A Personal Mission
57(17)
Karen Van Vuren
57(5)
Kathryn Norgard
62(3)
Allen Cunningham
65(4)
Danelle Joseph
69(5)
In Pursuit of Compassion
74(17)
Marcy Albert
74(5)
Johna Reeves
79(4)
Lori Skolink
83(4)
Sofia Ahmad
87(4)
Building Community Connections
91(21)
William Loftquist
91(4)
Gail Gibbons
95(4)
Maria Juan
99(4)
Kay Stevenson
103(4)
Loretta Jaeger
107(5)
A Healing Journey
112(19)
Pat Betard
112(6)
Kathy Lortie
118(4)
Robert (Bob) Kafes
122(4)
Levonne Gaddy
126(5)
Keeping the Vision Alive
131(18)
Jane Jacobs Walton
131(4)
Carolyn Jackson
135(4)
Kathryn Graybill
139(2)
Michael Hutchins
141(3)
Lisa Brasch
144(5)
Epilogue 149(12)
About the Author 161

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