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Social Work Practice with Men at Risk
Rich Furman
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Description for Social Work Practice with Men at Risk
Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages, 2 illus. BIC Classification: JFSJ2; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 20. Weight in Grams: 520.
Treating men as a culturally distinct group, Rich Furman integrates key conceptions of masculinity into culturally sensitive social work practice with men. Focusing on veterans, displaced workers, substance abusers, mental health consumers, and other groups that might be unlikely to seek help, Furman deftly explores the psychosocial development of men, along with the globalization of men's lives, alternative conceptions of masculinity, and special dynamics within male relationships. Furman bolsters his conclusions with case studies and evidence-based interventions. His cutting-edge research merges four key social work theories and explores how they inform practice with mental health issues, compulsive disorders, addiction, ... Read more
Treating men as a culturally distinct group, Rich Furman integrates key conceptions of masculinity into culturally sensitive social work practice with men. Focusing on veterans, displaced workers, substance abusers, mental health consumers, and other groups that might be unlikely to seek help, Furman deftly explores the psychosocial development of men, along with the globalization of men's lives, alternative conceptions of masculinity, and special dynamics within male relationships. Furman bolsters his conclusions with case studies and evidence-based interventions. His cutting-edge research merges four key social work theories and explores how they inform practice with mental health issues, compulsive disorders, addiction, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780231143813
SKU
V9780231143813
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About Rich Furman
Rich Furman, MSW, Ph.D., is associate professor and director of social work at the University of Washington, Tacoma. He is the author of more than 100 books, articles, and book chapters. His most recent books are Social Work Practice with Latinos: Key Issues and Emerging Themes, Navigating Human Service Organizations, and Group Work: An Experimental Approach. He is also the ... Read more
Reviews for Social Work Practice with Men at Risk
Furman's text is well written and an important contribution to social work education and practice.
Robert G. Blundo Families in Society An excellent book on men and clinical practice.
J. Christopher Hall Men and Masculinities
Robert G. Blundo Families in Society An excellent book on men and clinical practice.
J. Christopher Hall Men and Masculinities