This comprehensive text explores the theory and methods in nine arenas of macro social work at the community,
organizational, societal, and global levels of practice. Intended for undergraduate and graduate social work students
who want to make a difference in today's modern society, this text challenges readers to use their concern, their
values and their critical thinking skills to assist those who have been left out and kept out of making decisions
that affect their lives, empowering them to reclaim a wholesome, healthy social environment for themselves and
their children.
The book's generalist orientation provides an organizational framework as well as generous amounts of history,
biographical material on leading macro social workers, illustrative contemporary examples, and factual data that
offers real life detail for students. Most important, however, is the depth and wealth of practical information
that assists students in understanding how to help people engage in solving social problems and making social change
to bring about a more just society and humane global civilization.
Table of Contents
1. Overview of the Practice of Macro Social Work.
PART I. Solving Social Problems and Making Social Change.
2. Social Problems: The Challenge of Macro Social Work.
3. Rational Problem Solving and Social Thinking.
4. Leadership: The Hallmark of Macro Social Work.
PART II. The Practice of Social Work with Communities.
5. Communities.
6. The Practice of Community Social Work Planning.
7. The Practice of Community Development.
8. The Practice of Community Organization.
PART III. The Practice of Social Work with Organizations.
9. Modern and Social Organization.
10. The Practice of Social Work Program Development.
11. The Practice of Social Administration.
12. The Practice of Organization Development.
PART IV. The Practice of Social Work at the Societal and Global Levels.
13. The Practice of Social Work Policy Advocacy.
14. The Practice of Social Work with Social Movements.
15. The Practice of Social Work at the Global Level.
PART V. Macro Social Work Resources.
Epilogue. Macro Social Work: A Profession of Heroes.
Appendix A: Volunteer and Job Opportunities.
Appendix B: How to Get Involved.
Appendix C: Internet Ancillaries.
