Social Work in Rural Communities

From a well-known expert on social work in rural communities, this follow-up to the critically acclaimed third edition is a newly updated volume. Twenty-six prominent scholars address the most up-to-date issues in rural social work practice. Issues covered include: battered women in rural communities; youth violence in rural communities; African Americans living in rural communities; elderly women in rural communities; Mexican Americans living in rural communities, and more. A revised introduction by the editor shares valuable insights on the present and future of rural social work practice.