Handbook of social work practice with vulnerable populations / edited by Alex Gitterman.

Other author Gitterman, Alex, 1938-
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Columbia University Press, ©1991.
Descriptionxiii, 804 pages ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Introduction : social work practice with vulnerable populations / Alex Gitterman -- Vulnerable life conditions. AIDS / George S. Getzel -- Alcoholism and other drug addictions / Meredith Hanson -- Borderline personality / Harriette C. Johnson, Dennis E. Goguen -- Chronic physical illness and disability / Rita Beck Black, Joan O. Weiss -- Depression / Joanne E. Turnbull -- Eating problems / Barbara van Bulow -- Learning disabilities / Naomi Pines Gitterman -- Mental retardation / Dale M. Brantley, Patsy A. Gemmill -- Schizophrenia / Susan Matorin -- Vulnerable life circumstances and events. Adolescent pregnancy / Bruce Armstrong -- Child abuse and neglect / Lynn Videka-Sherman -- Children in foster care / Brenda G. McGowan, Emily Stutz -- Crime victims / Rosemary C. Masters -- Death of a child / Barbara Oberhofer Dane -- Domestic violence / Bonnie E. Carlson -- Elderly in need of long-term care / Toby Berman-Rossi -- Family caregivers of the frail elderly / Ronald W. Toseland, Gregory Smith -- Homeless people / Stephen Holloway -- Immigrants and refugees / Diane Drachman, Angela Shen-Ryan.
Contents (cont.) Imprisonment / Barbara Grodd, Barbara Simon -- Suicide and suicidal behavior / André Ivanoff -- Workers in job jeopardy / Beth Silverman, Barbara Simon, Richard Woodrow.
Local noteLittle-323427--305131027654.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and indexes.
Other titleVulnerable populations.
LCCN 90039815
ISBN0231070489

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HV91 .H236S 1991 ✔ Available Place Hold