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Social Work Practice with Latinos
Rich . Ed(S): Furman
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Paperback. Editor(s): Furman, Rich. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 152 x 226 x 15. .
Latinos are now the largest ethnic minority population in the United States and still they encounter a great deal of misunderstanding, prejudice, and discrimination. Utilizing a strengths-based perspective, Social Work Practice with Latinos addresses the unique needs of this diverse population. Written by practitioners and scholars from many disciplines, this book discusses social issues of consequence to Latinos and specific strengths and risk factors of the Latino community. They then offer methods that utilize these strengths to ensure a culturally-competent approach to practice with Latino populations. Each chapter is accompanied by key questions for personal ... Read more
Latinos are now the largest ethnic minority population in the United States and still they encounter a great deal of misunderstanding, prejudice, and discrimination. Utilizing a strengths-based perspective, Social Work Practice with Latinos addresses the unique needs of this diverse population. Written by practitioners and scholars from many disciplines, this book discusses social issues of consequence to Latinos and specific strengths and risk factors of the Latino community. They then offer methods that utilize these strengths to ensure a culturally-competent approach to practice with Latino populations. Each chapter is accompanied by key questions for personal ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780190616496
SKU
V9780190616496
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Ref
99-26
About Rich . Ed(S): Furman
Rich Furman (PhD, Yeshiva University; MSW, University of Pennsylvania) is professor of social work at the University of Washington, Tacoma. He has published numerous books and articles, most recently Practical Tips for Publishing Scholarly Articles, second edition, Navigating Human Service Organizations, third edition, and An Experiential Approach to Group Work, second edition. He specializes in social work practice with Latinos ... Read more
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