© Columbia University Press
Rural Social Work Practice
Paper, 376 pages,
ISBN: 978-0-231-12933-6
$29.50
/ £17.50
November, 2005
Cloth, 376 pages,
ISBN: 978-0-231-12932-9
$70.50
/ £41.50
"This is a fine basic text or reader for social work students who want to absorb the
flavor and needs of practice in the rural US." —
Choice
"An important
contribution to the literature and should be widely consulted by anyone interested in rural
social welfare." — Journal of Sociology and Social
Welfare
"This publication makes a
thoughtful, engaging, and innovative contribution to the rural social work literature. The
editors have integrated content on theoretical concepts, new research, technology, a range of
practice approaches, and a variety of special populations." — Susan Murty, School
of Social Work, University of Iowa
"This book is an
important and major development in rural social work scholarship. It extends the knowledge base
for teaching about and practicing social work in smaller, non-metropolitan communities."
— Leon Ginsberg, College of Social Work, University of South Carolina
"The Lohmanns' latest book has pulled together an excellent array of
chapters by rural practitioners, academics, and researchers. Traditional knowledge and current
trends are explored. This book is a 'must' addition to all schools of social work’s, agencies',
and personal libraries!" — Judith A. Davenport, School of Social Work, University
of Missouri-Columbia
"Rural Social Work
Practiceis an excellent resource for understanding the context, social issues,
challenges, and intervention strategies for social work in rural areas." — Rebecca
Garrison, Social Work Program, Northern Arizona University