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  • AI and the Humanistic Organization

    Technology and Barriers to Human Flourishing

    by John W. Murphy, Carlos Largacha-Martinez ...
    Series series Business and Management (R0)
    Many workers already report that they are alienated from their jobs and find their workplaces to be stifling or uninviting and expect that the introduction of new technologies, including AI, will only worsen their organizational culture. This book outlines the need for a humane and responsible approach to technology, so that employees are not further disengaged from the workplace. This shift in ... Read more

    $161.09 USD

  • Community-Based Service Delivery

    Theory and Implementation

    Edited by Jung Min Choi, John W. Murphy ...
    This book takes up the challenge of the failure of most initiatives in community-based service delivery to address the significant philosophical shift that is necessary to create, implement, and evaluate appropriately these sorts of projects. Challenging the tendency to focus entirely on practicalities, the authors emphasize the centrality of philosophy to any successful community-based ... Read more

    $60.99 USD

  • Community-Based Health Interventions in an Institutional Context

    Edited by Steven L. Arxer, John W. Murphy ...
    Series series Behavioral Science and Psychology (R0)
    Community-Based Health Interventions in an Institutional Context examines challenges of "institutionalizing" community-based health care. While the community-based or localized model is growing in popularity and importance in the United States, in practice it must often be brought in to larger institutions in order to grow to scale. The typical goals of an institution—standardization, ... Read more

    $80.09 USD

  • Dimensions of Community-Based Projects in Health Care

    Edited by Steven L. Arxer, John W. Murphy ...
    Series series Social Sciences (R0)
    This salient reference grounds readers in the theoretical basis and day-to-day practice of community-based health care programs, and their potential as a transformative force in public health. Centering around concepts of self-determination, empowerment, and inclusiveness, the book details the roles of physicians, research, and residents in the transition to self-directed initiatives and greater ... Read more

    $71.99 USD

  • Microcomputers in Early Childhood Education

    Edited by John T. Pardeck, John W. Murphy ...
    Series series Routledge Revivals
    Originally published in 1989, this book differed from others on the topic of microcomputers and education at the time, in that it focuses on the influence that microcomputer technology has on children in their early years, specially pre-school and elementary ages.Microcomputers have the capacity to do great harm as well as good and a full explanation of the technical and philosophical issues ... Read more

    $47.99 USD

  • Neoliberalism, Economic Radicalism, and the Normalization of Violence

    Edited by Vicente Berdayes, John W. Murphy ...
    Series series Social Sciences (R0)
    This compelling volume analyzes the wide-scale societal impact of neoliberal economic policy on contemporary life and behavior. Synthesizing perspectives from politics and economics with insights from psychology and linguistics, it argues that market-driven public institutions promote antisocial thinking, discourage critical reflection, and inure individuals to inequity and cruelty. Chapters cite ... Read more

    $49.49 USD

  • Community-Based Interventions

    Philosophy and Action

    by John W. Murphy ...
    Series series Social Sciences (R0)
    For decades, community-centered social services have been promoted as an admirable ideal. Yet the concept of decentralized services delivered where people live has proved to be an elusive ideal as well, with the promise of empowerment often giving way to disinterest and apathy.Community-Based Interventions examines the reasons community programs tend to founder and proposes a realistic framework ... Read more

    $107.09 USD

  • Reason and Rationality in Health and Human Services Delivery

    by Jean A Pardeck, John W Murphy, Charles Longino, Jr ...
    Reason and Rationality in Health and Human Services Delivery is the first book to discuss the topic of decisionmaking and services from a multidisciplinary approach. It uses theory and social considerations, not just technology, as a basis for improved services. Health and human service students and professionals will learn how to form rational and reasonable decisions that take their clients ... Read more

    $61.99 USD

  • Narrative Medicine and Community-Based Health Care and Planning

    by Jung Min Choi, John W Murphy, Karen A. Callaghan, Berkeley A. Franz ...
    Series series Behavioral Science and Psychology (R0)
    This progressive resource brings the innovative power of narrative medicine to the forefront of community public health care. Chapters describe community involvement across a continuum of control, from health consultants describing problems and suggesting solutions to health committees designing programs and evaluating results. Narrative strategies to this end, including authentic dialogue and ... Read more

    $58.49 USD

  • Postmodernism, Religion, and the Future of Social Work

    by Jean A Pardeck, John W Murphy, Roland Meinert ...
    Postmodernism, Religion, and the Future of Social Work discusses the benefits and disadvantages of the postmodern philosophy as a foundation for social work and human service practice. Social work students and practitioners will learn about the developments that have shaped postmodern thinking as they pertain to society in general, as well as to the profession of social work. By exploring this ... Read more

    $32.99 USD

  • Disability Issues for Social Workers and Human Services Professionals in the Twenty-First Century

    by Jean A Pardeck, John W Murphy ...
    Examine issues of vital importance to you and your disabled clientstoday and in the years to come!This groundbreaking text provides you with up-to-date, authoritative information that will prove to be of critical importance for disability professionals in the coming years. It will leave you better informed about aspects of disability that have not been well covered in the literatureissues ... Read more

    $68.99 USD

  • Young Gifted Children

    Identification, Programming and Socio-Psychological Issues

    Edited by John T. Pardeck, John W. Murphy ...
    Series series Routledge Library Editions: Special Educational Needs
    First published in 1990. This study on special educational needs explores the identification of the gifted, research on gifted children and programmes, programming for young gifted children, and the socio-psychological implications of giftedness. This title will be of great interest to student teachers, teachers of special educational needs, and parents. ... Read more

    $54.99 USD