Generalist Practice with Organizations and Communities

by Karen K. Kirst-Ashman, Grafton H. Hull Jr.

Now available in paperback format and thoroughly updated to reflect the latest CSWE ethical standards and current social work literature, this hands-on text offers a practical, user-friendly, and comprehensive introduction to foundation macro practice. Encouraging you to build on their one-on-one (micro) and group (mezzo) communication skills, the authors outline a guided, step-by-step plan for community and organizational change. Two models -- Prepare and Imagine -- form the heart of the book, providing valuable frameworks for effective macro social work practice. A running case study illustrates these models in action. The authors' coverage of such skills as working with the media, using new technological advances, fundraising, grant writing, and working within court settings -- as well as lively vignettes and a wide variety of highlights that include hands-on tips and sample forms -- will further enhance your expertise.

Genres: Social Work, Textbooks, Nonfiction

587 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Sena]

I had to read this textbook for a social work class this semester. It wasn't the best book in the world, but it helped me to pass the class.

[Julie]

Read for Working with Communities / Organizations class. I found it very readable, easy to use, and informative.

[Aditi]

Read this for my macro social work class. Used it as a reference to create a community needs assessment throughout the course of the semester. Very informative and useful book.

[David Fritz]

Actually read the 5th edition, just in time for the 6th edition to come out.