Format:
Online-Ressource (364 p)
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
ISBN:
9780231143813
Content:
Treating men as a culturally distinct group, Rich Furman integrates key conceptions of masculinity into culturally sensitive social work practice with men. Focusing on veterans, displaced workers, substance abusers, mental health consumers, and other groups that might be unlikely to seek help, Furman deftly explores the psychosocial development of men, along with the globalization of men's lives, alternative conceptions of masculinity, and special dynamics within male relationships.Furman bolsters his conclusions with case studies and evidence-based interventions. His cutting-edge research mer
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Description based upon print version of record
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Contents; Acknowledgments; S o c i a l W o r k P r a c t i c ew i t h M e n a t R i s k; One - Introduction; PART 1 - Understanding the Worlds of Men; Two - Health in a Global Era ; Three - Conceptions of Masculinity and the Development of Men; Four - The Relationships of Men; Five - Theoretical and Practice Guidelines; PART II - Men at Risk: Problems and Solutions; Six - Men and Violence; Seven - Workers at Risk; Eight - Warriors at Risk; Nine - The Physical Health of Men; Ten - Men and Mental Illness; Eleven - Older Men at Risk; Twelve - Diverse Men at Risk
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Thirteen - Men, Compulsive Disorders, and AddictionsFourteen - Conclusion: What Is Right About Men?; appendix; References; Index
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780231512985
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780231143813
Additional Edition:
Print version Social Work Practice with Men at Risk
Language:
English
Keywords:
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