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Gerontological Practice for the Twenty-first Century: A Social Work Perspective
Paper, 512 pages,
ISBN: 978-0-231-10749-5
$34.50
/ £20.50
December, 2005
Cloth, 512 pages,
ISBN: 978-0-231-10748-8
$80.50
/ £47.50
"This book would serve well as required reading... Highly Recommended." — Choice
"A highly recommendable book for all professionals in the field." — Hannes Staehelin, Gerontology
"An insightful, authoritative, and practical resource." — Robin J. Jacobs, Activities, Adaptation, & Aging
"Richardson and Barusch's book is what that I have long hoped to see published for practice courses, whether a specialized course or foundation courses that infuse knowledge, values, and skills for working effectively with older adults. The authors address a wide range of issues affecting older adults, such as depression, substance abuse, and dementia as well as various life transitions of retirement and end-of-life care. Themes and concepts underlying this practice text are multiculturalism, empowerment, and social justice. Their integrated practice model incorporates macro and micro levels of intervention. They are to be congratulated on their contribution to gerontological social work practice and education." — Nancy R. Hooyman, University of Washington School of Social Work, coauthor of Living Through Loss
"The only textbook in gerontological social work to provide comprehensive coverage of both policy and practice. The rich case studies interwoven into each chapter illustrate the complexities of today's field of aging. Yet it also lends itself well as an interdisciplinary resource because of the depth of coverage of a wide range of topics." — Connie Corley, The School of Social Work, California State University, Los Angeles
"Infusing a multidisciplinary life course and diversity perspective, Gerontological Practice for the Twenty-first Century offers a comprehensive and practical resource for understanding the contemporary needs of elders and their family members in social psychological and sociopolitical contexts. The authors give thoughtful attention to the historical and contemporary factors contributing to the experience of aging and their implications for gerontological social work practice and policy." — Betty J. Kramer, University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Social Work