Full Description
Historically, social workers have confronted and alleviated many of society's most far-reaching and seemingly intractable challenges. As we move further into the 21st century, however, the field faces a renewed call to action as critical problems become more deeply and widely engrained in the world's social fabric. Enlisting the insights of leading social work scholars, Toward a Livable Life grapples with 13 key areas in an effort to identify innovative solutions toward achieving a "livable life"--that is, a life in which individuals are able to thrive and develop in order to reach their full potential and capacity. To this end, the volume paves the way for the effort that lies ahead for social work researchers, practitioners, teachers, and students.
Contents
Foreword
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Tackling the Root Socioeconomic Determinants of Ill Health
Chapter 3. Alleviating Poverty
Chapter 4. Reducing Discrimination, Stigma, and Social Exclusion
Chapter 5. Building Financial and Tangible Assets for the Entire Population
Chapter 6. Preventing Child Neglect and Abuse
Chapter 7. Fostering Civic Engagement Across the Life Course
Chapter 8. Generating Thriving, Diverse, and Durable Communities
Chapter 9. Reforming the Process of Incarceration
Chapter 10. Productively Engage Older Adults
Chapter 11. Generating Effective Demand and Use of Social Services
Chapter 12. Designing and Implementing Policy and Program Innovations
Chapter 13. Leveraging Big Data Analytics and Informatics
Chapter 14. Conclusion
