Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare or CyberLaw

Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare: Empowering People with Other

Author: Charles H Zastrow

Zastrow's comprehensive introduction to social work and social welfare looks at today's society with a realistic view of social problems and presents students with positive strategies in the context of the core values, ethics, skills and knowledge base of today's professional social worker. Zastrow provides solid content on both theory and practice skills, interwoven within the social problems context and encourages students to think about new and realistic ways to solve problems and empower clients. Cases, exhibits, and tables help apply concepts and also help students to compare and contrast the issues.

Table of Contents:

Part I: INTRODUCTION: SOCIAL WELFARE AND SOCIAL WORK. 1. Social Welfare: Its Business, History, and Future. 2. Social Work as a Profession and a Career. 3. Generalist Social Work Practice. Part II: SOCIAL PROBLEMS AND SOCIAL SERVICES. 4. Poverty and Public Welfare. 5. Emotional/Behavioral Problems and Counseling. 6. Family Problems and Services to Families. 7. Sexual Orientation, Sexual Concerns, and Sex Counseling. 8. Drug Abuse and Drug Treatment Programs. 9. Crime, Juvenile Delinquency, and Correctional Services. 10. Problems in Education and School Social Work. 11. Work-Related Problems and Social Work in the Workplace. 12. Racism, Ethnocentrism, and Strategies for Advancing Social and Economic Justice. 13. Sexism and Efforts for Achieving Equality. 14. Aging and Gerontological Services. 15. Health Problems and Medical Social Services. 16. Physical and Mental Disabilities and Rehabilitation. 17. Overpopulation, Misuse of the Environment, and Family Planning. Appendix. Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers.

See also: Métodos Recurrentes en Dinámica Económica

CyberLaw: The Law of the Internet

Author: Jonathan Rosenoer

This book provides a comprehensive guide to the new legal issues which have arisen as a result of the explosive growth of the Internet and the World Wide Web. It covers the following topics in detail: copyright and trademark issues, defamation, privacy, liability, electronic contracts, tax issues, and the ethics of the Internet. As well as discussing the underlying legal principles which have been applied in these areas, Jonathan Rosenoer includes extensive coverage of the pertinent case law and their implications for future legal developments. Also included is a potted history of the significant legal events: from the founding of the Electronic Frontier Foundation through to the 1996 Telecommunications Act. Lawyers, company administrators, and professionals whose livelihoods depend on the Internet will find this the most comprehensive and up-to-date reference in this field. All those concerned with the development of this new legal frontier will appreciate its thoroughness and clarity.

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Explains legal issues arising from the growth of the Internet and the WWW, with chapters on copyright, trademark, defamation, privacy, duty of care, criminal liability, procedural issues, electronic contracts, misappropriation of information, ethics, and evidence. Discusses underlying legal principles, pertinent case law, and implications for future legal developments. Includes a chronology of significant legal events from late 1990 to early 1996. Useful for lawyers, company administrators, and others involved with the Internet. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.