Handbook of social work practice with vulnerable populations / edited by Alex Gitterman.
| Other author | Gitterman, Alex, 1938- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Columbia University Press, ©1991. |
| Description | xiii, 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 note | Little-323427--305131027654. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| Other title | Vulnerable populations. |
| LCCN | 90039815 |
| ISBN | 0231070489 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HV91 .H236S 1991 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |