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About the Editors. <p>About the Contributors.</p> <p>Preface.</p> <p>Acknowledgments.</p> <p>1. International Social Work Education and Practice (<i>Dennis D. Long</i>).</p> <p>2. Perspectives on the Relevance of Examples of International Practice and Policy (<i>Dennis D. Long</i>).</p> <p>3. Ethical Principles and Processes (<i>Carolyn J. Tice</i>).</p> <p>4. Portugal: An International Field Education Experience (<i>Carolyn J. Tice</i>).</p> <p>5. Mongolia: A Focus on Community Practice (<i>Carolyn J. Tice</i>).</p> <p>6. South Africa: Conducting Research with a Population at Risk (<i>Ann Dinan</i>).</p> <p>7. Costa Rica: A Cultural Study Tour (<i>Lisa E. Cox</i>).</p> <p>8. An Appalachian Example: Issues of Social and Economic Justice (<i>Susan Kiss Sarnoff</i>).</p> <p>9. Malawi and AIDS: Examining Diversity and Populations at Risk (<i>Diana Rowan</i>).</p> <p>10. Peru: A Focus on Individual Practice (<i>Blanca M. Ramos, Mery L. Botton, and Gary A. Wright</i>).</p> <p>11. Lessons Learned from International Practice and Policy (<i>Dennis D. Long and Carolyn J. Tice</i>).</p> <p>Author Index.</p> <p>Subject Index.</p>

<b>Carolyn J. Tice, DSW</b>, is Associate Dean and Professor at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, School of Social Work. <p><b>Dennis D. Long, PhD</b>, is Chair and Professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Department of Social Work.</p>

<b>Authoritative coverage of social work policy and practice from a global perspective</b> <p>In order for social and economic justice to flourish globally, a greater understanding of practice and policy efforts from around the world is essential for today's professional in the human services.</p> <p><i>International Social Work Policy and Practice: Practical Insights and Perspectives</i> provides practitioners and students with contemporary examples and thought-provoking activities to promote in-depth insight and analysis of global social welfare issues such as poverty and the environment.</p> <p>Thorough and practical, this book examines social work policy and practice within the context of global interdependence and culturally appropriate modes of everyday practice. Its country-by-country coverage includes Peru, Mongolia, Portugal, Malawi, Costa Rica, and South Africa, following a consistent structure that, in addition to offering real-life examples, delves into the theoretical underpinnings, ethical dilemmas, policy concerns, and strategies for promoting social and economic justice.</p> <p>Each example of international practice-contributed by internationally recognized professionals who have lived and worked in the nation they are writing about-allows readers to immerse themselves in that country's cultural, social, historical, political, and economic context. Reflective exercises and Web-based, interactive activities give readers the chance to connect and apply what they've learned.</p> <p>Serving as an impetus for learning more about the unique struggles and strengths of those in countries around the world, <i>International Social Work Policy and Practice</i> offers intriguing firsthand observations and perspectives on the relevance of social work's leadership role in grappling with the human elements and challenges associated with globalization.</p>

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