{"product_id":"essentials-of-social-work-policy-practice-paperback-softback-9780471752202","title":"Essentials of Social Work Policy Practice (Paperback \/ softback) 9780471752202","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eEssentials of Social Work Policy Practice\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eCynthia J. Rocha (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471752202, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 26 April 2007\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e224 pages\u003cbr\u003e20.8 x 14 x 1.5 cm, 0.272 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"Rocha's book…makes an important contribution to the literature and knowledge base. [It] is ideal for students and undergraduate- and graduate-level policy practice classes, faculty, nonprofit professionals, and social work practitioners.\" (\u003ci\u003eJournal of Community Practice\u003c\/i\u003e, 2009)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eA concise overview of the policy practice information social workers need to advocate for policy changes within an organization and at local, state, and national levels\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Given the nature of their work, social workers must understand social problems and the ways social welfare policies are established. Written by a leading expert in social work policy, Essentials of Social Work Policy Practice presents specific tactics for policy practice as well as instructions on how to implement it at several different organizational and government levels.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Focusing on developing skills, Essentials of Social Work Policy Practice is a practical resource that includes step-by-step guidelines for putting a plan into action and working efficiently within a system. Techniques are presented for handling a number of related topics including effective interpersonal communication and participation, utilizing technology and the media in policy practice, creating change within organizations, and many more.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e As part of the Essentials of Social Work Practice series, this book is an indispensable resource that offers a concise yet thorough overview of policy practice, numerous tips for best practices, and valuable advice that must be at one's fingertips to practice knowledgeably, effectively, and ethically. Each chapter features numerous callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, case examples, and extensive illustrative material, as well as vignettes that promote critical thinking around policy practice planning.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeries Preface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne Introduction to Community-Based Policy Practice  1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwo Essentials of the Planning Process  14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThree Essentials of Effective Interpersonal Communication and Participation  27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFour Communicating with the Public through the Media  43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFive Utilizing Technology in Policy Practice  60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSix Essentials of Interest Group Politics: Coalition Building and Task Force Development  83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeven Essentials of Community-Based Policy Practice  104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEight Essentials of Legislative Policy Practice  125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNine Monitoring the Bureaucracy and Creating Change within Organizations 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTen Essentials of Judicial Policy Practice 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 197\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Psychology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Psychology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Psychology%20%5BJM%5D%22\"\u003eJM\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52298050568472,"sku":"9780471752202","price":33.87,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780471752202.jpg?v=1781732840","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/essentials-of-social-work-policy-practice-paperback-softback-9780471752202","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}