[Studyguide for International Clinical Sociology by (Editor), ISBN 9780387738260] (By: Cram101 Textbook Reviews) [published: March, 2011]

__International Clinical Sociology__Edited by Jan Marie Fritz, College of Art, Architecture, and Planning, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH __International Clinical Sociology__ showcases the art and science of clinical sociologists from around the world. Clinical sociology is a creative, humanistic, and multidisciplinary specialization that seeks to improve life situations for individuals and collectivities. Clinical sociologists work with client systems to assess situations and avoid, reduce, or eliminate problems through a combination of analysis and intervention. __International Clinical Sociology__ is the first volume to present basic clinical sociology diagrams and models in addition to detailed histories of clinical sociology in the United States, Quebec, France and Japan. A range of interventions are discussed in light of a region’s economic, social, political, and/or disciplinary history. Among the topics that are covered: mediation, environmental justice activities in Brazil, focus groups for international clients, bereavement, conflict prevention work in Malaysia, movement building in the United States, a therapeutic house for adults that is under the care of the Italian Association of Clinical Sociologists, mental health challenges in China and street children in Mexico. Foreword / Michel Wieviorka -- Introduction / Jan Marie Fritz -- The Basics: From Concepts To Models / Jan Marie Fritz -- The History Of Clinical Sociology In The United States / Jan Marie Fritz -- Clinical Sociology In Québec: When Europe Meets America / Jacques Rhéaume -- On The Origins Of Clinical Sociology In France: Some Milestones / Vincent De Gaulejac -- Clinical Sociology In Japan / Yuji Noguchi -- Clinical Sociological Contributions To The Field Of Mediation / Jan Marie Fritz -- Clinical Sociology And Bereavement / Sarah Callaway Brabant -- Psychosocial Interventions And The Rehabilitation Of Drug Users In Greece / Anastasia-valentine Rigas And Andriani Papadaki -- The Patient's Personal Experience Of Schizophrenia In China: A Clinical Sociology Approach To Mental Health / Robert Sévigny -- Art And Science In Italian Clinical Sociology / Giuseppe Gargano -- Socioanalysis And Clinical Intervention / Jacques Van Bockstaele [and Others] -- Focus Groups In The Context Of International Development: In Pursuit Of The Millennium Development Goals / Janet Mancini Billson -- Clinical Sociology And Community Mediation: Training Grassroots Leaders In Multiethnic Malaysian Communities / A. Halim Wan And P. Melati Wan -- Mexico's Street Children / Elvia Taracena -- Building Environmental Justice In Brazil: A Preliminary Discussion Of Environmental Racism / Selene Herculano And Tania Pacheco -- Globalization And Community Organizing: Building Today's Local-global Movement In The United States / Walda Katz-fishman And Jerome Scott. Jan Marie Fritz, Editor. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Front Matter....Pages i-viii Introduction....Pages 1-6 The Basics: From Concepts to Models....Pages 7-18 The History of Clinical Sociology in the United States....Pages 21-35 Clinical Sociology in Québec: When Europe Meets America....Pages 36-53 On the Origins of Clinical Sociology in France: Some Milestones....Pages 54-71 Clinical Sociology in Japan....Pages 72-81 Clinical Sociological Contributions to the Field of Mediation....Pages 85-96 Clinical Sociology and Bereavement....Pages 97-114 Psychosocial Interventions and the Rehabilitation of Drug Users in Greece....Pages 115-134 The Patient’s Personal Experience of Schizophrenia in China: A Clinical Sociology Approach to Mental Health....Pages 135-152 Art and Science in Italian Clinical Sociology....Pages 153-169 Socioanalysis and Clinical Intervention....Pages 170-187 Focus Groups in the Context of International Development: In Pursuit of the Millennium Development Goals....Pages 188-207 Clinical Sociology and Community Mediation: Training Grassroots Leaders in Multiethnic Malaysian Communities....Pages 208-227 Mexico’s Street Children....Pages 228-243 Building Environmental Justice in Brazil: A Preliminary Discussion of Environmental Racism....Pages 244-265 Globalization and Community Organizing: Building Today’s Local-Global Movement in the United States....Pages 266-285 Back Matter....Pages 286-300 International Clinical Sociology Edited by Jan Marie Fritz, College of Art, Architecture, and Planning, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH International Clinical Sociology showcases the art and science of clinical sociologists from around the world. Clinical sociology is a creative, humanistic, and multidisciplinary specialization that seeks to improve life situations for individuals and collectivities. Clinical sociologists work with client systems to assess situations and avoid, reduce, or eliminate problems through a combination of analysis and intervention. International Clinical Sociology is the first volume to present basic clinical sociology diagrams and models in addition to detailed histories of clinical sociology in the United States, Quebec, France and Japan. A range of interventions are discussed in light of a region’s economic, social, political, and/or disciplinary history. Among the topics that are covered: mediation, environmental justice activities in Brazil, focus groups for international clients, bereavement, conflict prevention work in Malaysia, movement building in the United States, a therapeutic house for adults that is under the care of the Italian Association of Clinical Sociologists, mental health challenges in China and street children in Mexico. International Clinical Sociology showcases the art and science of clinical sociologists from around the world. Clinical sociology is a creative, humanistic, and multidisciplinary specialization that seeks to improve life situations for individuals and collectivities. Clinical sociologists work with client systems to assess situations and avoid, reduce, or eliminate problems through a combination of analysis and intervention. International Clinical Sociology is the first volume to present basic clinical sociology diagrams and models in addition to detailed histories of clinical sociology in the United States, Quebec, France and Japan. A range of interventions are discussed in light of a region's economic, social, political, and/or disciplinary history. Among the topics that are covered: mediation, environmental justice activities in Brazil, focus groups for international clients, bereavement, conflict prevention work in Malaysia, movement building in the United States, a therapeutic house for adults that is under the care of the Italian Association of Clinical Sociologists, mental health challenges in China and street children in Mexico. WINNER OF A DISTINGUISHED BOOK AWARD Clinical sociology is a multidisciplinary field that seeks to improve life situations for individuals and groups. This book showcases the art and science of clinical sociology from around the world. It is the first book to present basic clinical sociology diagrams and models in addition to detailed histories of clinical sociology in the United States, Quebec, France, and Japan. A range of interventions are discussed in light of a regions economic, social, political, and disciplinary history. The book presents illustrative case studies from leaders in the field, and it serves the need of graduate-level courses from around the world.