International Issues in Social Work and Social Welfare is now available through
Course Smart
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- What is human trafficking, and where does it occur?
- How have other nations exploited children as child soldiers, and what can be done about it?
- Have violence and discrimination against women increased or decreased globally over the past decade?
The collection of articles in International Issues in Social Work and Social Welfare addresses these questions and many more. The articles encourage lively classroom discussion and debate and bring pressing international issues into the classroom for almost any course across the social work curriculum, as required by the new guidelines set forth by the Council on Social Work Education.
About CQ Researcher Readers
In the tradition of nonpartisanship and current analysis that is the hallmark of CQ Press, CQ Researcher readers investigate important and controversial policy issues. Offer your students the balanced reporting, complete overviews, and engaging writing that CQ Researcher has consistently provided for more than 80 years. Each article gives substantial background and analysis of a particular issue as well as useful pedagogical features to inspire critical thinking and to help students grasp and review key material:
- A pro/con box that examines two competing sides of a single question
- A detailed chronology of key dates and events
- An annotated bibliography that includes Web resources
- An outlook section that addresses possible regulation and initiatives from Capitol Hill and the White House over the next 5 to 10 years
- Photos, charts, graphs, and maps
विषयसूची
Annotated Contents
Preface
Contributors
1. Human Trafficking and Slavery: Are the World′s Nations Doing Enough to Stamp It Out? – David Masci
2. Child Soldiers: Are More Aggressive Efforts Needed to Protect Children? – John Felton
3. Women′s Rights: Are Violence and Discrimination Against Women Declining? – Karen Foerstel
4. Rapid Urbanization: Can Cities Cope With Rampant Growth? – Jennifer Weeks
5. Aiding Refugees: Should the U.N. Help More Displaced People? – John Felton
6. Disaster Preparedness: Is the U.S. Ready for Another Major Disaster? – Pamela Prah
7. Wounded Veterans: Is America Shortchanging Vets on Health Care? – Peter Katel
8. Religious Fundamentalism: Does It Lead to Intolerance and Violence? – Brian Beary
9. Energy Nationalism: Do Petrostates Threaten Global Energy Security? – Peter Behr
10. Oceans in Crisis: Can the Loss of Ocean Biodiversity Be Halted? – Colin Woodard
11. Avian Flu Threat: Are We Prepared for the Next Pandemic? – Sarah Glazer
12. Anti Americanism: Is Anger at the U.S. Growing? – Samuel Loewenberg
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CQ Researcher is the choice of librarians, researchers, and students seeking original, comprehensive reporting and analysis on the most vital issues shaping our world. Each weekly report offers in-depth, unbiased coverage of a single topic. Written by CQ Press′s staff of experienced reporters, these reports provide up-to-date information on a wide range of social, economic, political, environmental, and international issues.
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