Social Security For Dummies 2nd Edition (9781119293330) was previously published as Social Security For Dummies 2nd Edition (9781118967560) While this version features a new Dummies cover & design the content is the same as the prior release & should not be considered a new or updated product Praise for Social Security For Dummies " Social Security for Dummies is a must read for people of any age who want a comfortable retirement Jonathan Peterson does a great job of explaining this complicated system & helps you understand how to get the most from the benefits you've earned The difference between a smart claiming strategy & a dumb one can cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars so you'll want to invest in this book" Liz Weston personal finance columnist & author of The 10 Commandments of Money " This is your go-to book on Social Security Chock-full of useful tips easy to use & well organized it answers all your questions about Social Security" Steve Vernon author of Money for Life Turn Your IRA & 401 (k) Into a Lifetime Retirement Paycheck & CBS Money Watch commentator " Social Security for Dummies is indispensable for anyone who wants to get the best possible deal from Social Security & that means all of us young & old because everyone will need Social Security benefits in this era of disappearing pensions & dwindling savings Strategies for single people for married couples for survivors for divorced people You can find expert advice on all these subjects & more in this easy-to-understand guide to a very complex subject" Bob Rosenblatt editor of Helpwith Agingcom & Senior Fellow at the National Academy of Social Insurance About the book Take the mystery out of Social Security & maximize your benefits when you retire Social Security For Dummies is the definitive resource to navigating the often-complex world of Social Security retirement benefits & the US Social Security Administration If you're nearing retirement age or assisting someone who is this guide will show you how to avoid common pitfalls determine when you should claim your benefits & figure out how much you can expect to receive each month This newest edition provides updates to relevant dates & resources as well as an in-depth look at policy changes that will affect those about to retire Packed with information that will help you make decisions that will maximize your financial well-being this great resource makes it easy to understand everything you need to know quickly & easily Understand new Social Security Administration policies & what they mean for you Determine how to incorporate Social Security into your overall retirement plan Get answers to common questions Find resources to use when you're stumped With Social Security For Dummies you can take charge of your retirement & successfully navigate the US Social Security Administration ...

With 1 in 4 people experiencing a mental health problem in any given year mental health is a more important part of social work training than ever before & all successful social workers need to understand the core values skills & knowledge that underpin excellent practice in a modern mental health system Written as an accessible introduction to the complex issues around mental health this book has become a classic in its field Law & policy are clearly outlined while the authors give space to important ethical considerations when working with the most vulnerable in society There are clear links between policy legislation & real life practice as well as a wealth of learning features ...

This book examines key sociological theories that have contributed to the understanding of the nature of social work its organisation & delivery It provides key sociological concepts & theories to help student social workers better understand the nature of their work & the social & political context within which they will be working Taking a practical approach to social work & focusing on the application of theory the book also provides insightful discussions to important thinkers such as Douglas Beck & Furedi & how their ideas have direct relevance for understanding the risk averse nature of social work ...

Social Work in Health Settings Practice in Context maintains its use of the Practice in Context (Pi C) decision-making framework to explore a wide range of social work services in health care settings The PIC framework is used to cover a broad range of social work practice sites settings & populations over 30 case chapters Fully updated to reflect the landscape of health care provision in the US since the Affordable Care Act was passed the cases are grounded by primer' chapters to illustrate the necessary decisional & foundational skills for best practices in social work in health settings The cases cover working with both individuals & groups of clients across the life course & the Pi C framework helps maintain focus on each of the practice decisions a social worker must make when working with a variety of clients from military veterans to HIV positive children The ideal textbook for social work in health care & clinical social work classes this thought-provoking volume thoroughly integrates social work theory & practice & provides an excellent opportunity for understanding particular techniques & interventions ...

This brilliantly systematic & comprehensive textbook provides an integrated approach to social work theory methods & skills as the bedrock of all social work practice ...

Social work students need to be able to link theory to their practice on placement The need to support students in this area often causes anxiety for practice educators & placement supervisors The first edition of this book was used widely by practice educators in supporting student learning in relation to theory & practice It was so popular that many students started to use the book themselves
- in response we published another book written specifically for students Theory & Practice A Straightforward Guide for Social Work Students This all new edition of Social Work Theory still begins by introducing the concept of theory & practice reminding practice educators & supervisors about the ways in which they use & apply theory every day in some aspect of their practice Ideas are given on exercises to assist students in developing their own understanding of the use of theory in their practice Subsequent sections briefly outline some of the key social work theories & models which will apply to any practice learning environment Suggestions for further reading are provided throughout the text as are ideas for exercises to use with students This second edition sees the inclusion of some newer theories & models such as the Mc Donaldization of social work All the chapters have been reviewed & updated & more recent thinking on the theories & models is included Siobhan Maclean has been a practice educator since 1992 She has worked with more than 200 students since then mostly as an independent off site practice educator Siobhan continues to learn from students every day Rob Harrison has worked in several voluntary sector settings since 1996 He completed his Practice Teaching Award in 2007 & has enjoyed working with several social work students as an on site practice educator & supervisor
...

For more than a decade teachers & practitioners have turned to Frederic G Reamer's Social Work Values & Ethics for its comprehensive introduction to ethical decision making & practical guidance regarding professional misconduct This new edition incorporates the legal & technological realities now facing individuals in the field featuring a discussion of the ethical issues that arise from practitioner use of online services & social networking sites as well as an overview of ethical standards that protect confidential information transmitted electronically Reamer also adds a discussion on potential conflicts between ethical standards & legal guidelines & a section defining statutory law regulatory law case law & constitutional law He expands his coverage of boundary issues & dual relationships &

Includes:: new material exploring the complexities of practitioner self-disclosure & the challenges of living & working within small & rural communities Revised content & case materials include an investigation into the ethics of practitioner engagement with social justice & advocacy as well as updates to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics Reamer compares NASW's ethics to those of other human service professions & he pursues an in-depth analysis of the relevance of cultural difference to ethical dilemmas & decision making

...

Social work is an international profession & is increasingly having to respond to the needs of displaced people & those impacted by immigration control systems This book will be a vital resource for service providers students & academics specifically those who provide services to people whose lives are impacted by borders ...

What is socialism? Does it have a future or has it become an outdated ideology in the 21st century? Michael Newman examines & explains the successes & failures of modern socialism by taking an international perspective
- ranging from communism in Cuba to social democracy in Sweden Discussing its evolution from the industrial towns of the 19th century to its response to the feminist green & anti-capitalist movements today Newman concludes that with its values of equality solidarity & cooperation socialism remains as relevant as ever but that it needs to learn lessons from the past ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable
...

Talking about global environmental issues need not be an exercise in gloom doom & individual sacrifice--as Michael Carolan ably demonstrates in this introduction to environmental sociology Society & the Environment examines today's environmental controversies within a socio-organizational context After outlining the contours of "pragmatic environmentalism" Carolan explores the material world air water biodiversity & trash He considers the pressures that exist where ecology & society collide such as population growth & its associated increased demands for food & energy Finally he drills into the socialstructural dynamics--including political economy & the international legal system--that create ongoing momentum for environmental ills This interdisciplinary text features a three-part structure in each chapter that covers "fast facts" about the issue at hand examines its wide-ranging implications & offers pragmatic consideration of possible real-world solutions Bolstering the analysis a variety of boxes highlight relevant case studies as well as the value judgments which lurk everywhere in talk about environmental phenomena Discussion questions & key terms enhance the text's usefulness making Society & the Environment the perfect learning tool for courses on environmental sociology ...