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Living And Acting In An Altered Body: A Phenomenological Description Of Amputation, Mary Jo Deegan

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Adults with recent amputations are often perceived as suffering from post-operative depression and phantom limbs. These states are frequently seen as failures in "adjustment" since there are often few physiological involvements which curtail daily functioning. This perspective is seen as compatible with major American values of pragmatism, individualism, and a mechanistic medical model. We suggest here that problems in daily living and the phantom limb are not "mental" aberrations but rather reflections of a radically altered lived experience. The performance of the actor is significantly changed and can be discussed as a function of changed experience, and style. This persppctivedraws …

Blacks In The American Criminal Justice System: A Study Of Sanctioned Deviance, Terry Jones

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Almost since the beginning of Black history in America there have been differences of opinion as to what the role of Blacks should be in reference to the criminal justice system. In the beginning these differences centered around the issue of cooperation or resistance to the slave system and a criminal justice system that guaranteed slavery durante vita. Now, while the issue is no longer slavery, Blacks continue the debate over cooperation versus resistance to the criminal justice system. What should the role of Blacks be in reference to the criminal justice system? Can Blacks be of greater assistance to …

The Labeler As An Influence On Labeling Outcomes, Wallace J. Gingerich

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Focusing upon labeling processes at the level of interpersonal relations, this paper points out the general inattention to the labeler as an influence on labeling outcomes. In addition, recent empirical findings suggest not only that labeler variables may be associated with outcomes, but that different labelers are influenced in different ways by different factors in their interpersonal labeling. Consequently, an effort is made to incorporate knowledge from social perception theory into the labeling perspective in order to enhance our understanding of interpersonal labeling processes. Several labeler related variables which might be expected to influence labeling outcomes are suggested.

The Worker/Client Relationship: Relevant Role Theory, Carlton E. Munson, Pallassana Balgopal

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The historic concept of "friendly visitor" has blurred the distinction of professional and personal in worker/client relationships. Current social trends and social problems as well as recent theory applications in practice have made these distinctions harder to identify and maintain. Role theory can be used to analyze behavioral indicators of objective and subjective components of relationship.

Social Welfare Interest Groups: An Underutilized Resource, Fred Barbaro

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This paper addresses the need for increased political activity by the professional social work community in order to enhance its own status and to promote the growth of the social welfare institutions required by our clientele. It is not a polemic but an attempt to bare the relationship between social welfare bureaucracies and the political system. The results of a study on interest group behavior are reported. Social workers, as an interest group, can be more effective in advancing the goals of the profession if they have a better understanding of the political process and thereby maximize the impact of …

Interagency Conflict, Power, And Sanctioning Systems: An Alaskan Example, Dorothy M. Jones

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The covert processes in the interagency system in Anchorage social services is the subject of this paper. The emphasis is on (1) conflicts between explicit goals of planning and rationality in social services and covert or hidden goals concerning protection of organizational jurisdiction; (2) the structure of interagency power; and (3) the socialization and regulation of member agencies' behavior. The data for the study derive from focused interviews with agency administrators and staff members and observations at community planning meetings. The major finding of the study is that the explicit goals of rationality, integration, and planning in social services are …

Western News, April 19, 1978, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU Coed to Study in Taiwan, Curtis-Smith Awarded Guggenheim Fellowship, Elect Senate Council Members, Salute Graph Theory Journal, Fulbright Grant Info Available, Course Changes Belief in Astrology, Revise Oaklands' Operating Policy, Printing Management Graduates 4 Women

Western News, April 6, 1978, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Library Hours Extended, Music License Fees Explained, Arts & Sciences Banquet Friday, Woods Given State Award, Stress Management is Conference Theme, Jaksa; Stech Study Monks, Japanese Film is Topic Today, AAG Honors Lucia Harrison, Guitar, Phonograph Used to Teach Spanish Culture

University Magaizine Vol. 4 No. 1, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1963-1980)

• The "Blizzard of '78"
• The Health Care Problem
• On Campus
• Periscope on People
• Bronco Sports
• Alumni News
• Estate Planning Ideas
• Class Notes
• In Memoriam
• WMU

Bulletin - Western Michigan University: The Graduate Catalog 1978-1980 , Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Course Catalogs (1904-present)

• Section I: General Policies and Procedures • Section II: Master's Degree Programs and Requirements • Section III: Specialist Degree Programs and Requirements • Section IV: Doctoral Degree Programs and Requirements • Section V: Description of Graduate Courses • Section VI: The Graduate Faculty

Western News, March 30, 1978, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Arts and Sciences Celebrates Jubilee, Health Center is Certified, Conference to Help Mental Health Professionals Meet Women's Needs, Cain Named Western Woman of the Year, Spring Conference Features Composer Ron Nelson, Sandler and Young Appear at Miller Auditorium, Cancer Society Sponsors Self-Examination Clinics, Conference Features Food Industry Executives, Asian Film Fest Set, Librarianship Alumnus Here as Jubilee Visiting Scholar, Weller Named Hockey Coach, Linksters Travel to Eastern Kentucky for Colonel Classic

Western News, March 16, 1978, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: University Has Budget Talks in Lansing, Minority Student Leadership Conference Begins Saturday, Curtis-Smith Wins Award, FacuIty; Students on Anthropology National Program, Dance Scholarship Concert March 31, Modular Math Program Adds New Silent Terminals, Classic Selects Pat Charity

Western News, March 2, 1978, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Grad Student Research Fund Deadline Near, 5 Whitney Young Scholars Cited, Western Dominates Own Debate Tourney, Comic; Male Ballet Troupe Here Monday, Maier Protests Biblical Misuse, APA Sponsors Special Workshop, Lowrie on Nigerian Speaking Tour, Women Cagers Face Ferris

The Vanishing Sociology-Social Work Alliance: A Study In The Politics Of Professionalism, David G. Bromley, Frank J. Weed

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The undergraduate sociology-social work alliance in sociology departments has a long tradition in American colleges despite ideological differences between the two disciplines. Recently this old alliance shows signs of disintegration. This paper argues that the recent emphasis on professionalization of undergraduate social work through the use of accrediting standards coupled with the control of Federal social work training grants have placed new pressures on the old alliance. Evidence is presented which indicates that the conflict is being resolved in the direction of greater administrative specialization and autonomy for social work.

The Role Of Cultural Anthropology In The Education Of Social Service Personnel, James W. Green

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Anthropology contributes to the education of social work students through its emphasis on the role of culture and of social context in the delivery of social services. Examples are provided with special emphasis on child abuse and protective services. While anthropology has traditionally been associated with the study of minorities, its role in the critique of other social work concerns is suggested.

Statewide Academic Planning For Social Work Education: A Case Study, Michael J. Austin

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Statewide and regional educational planning has become a necessity in the light of budget cutbacks, mal-distribution of manpower and pressures for accountability. This case study describes one statewide planning experience and identifies implications for academic outreach, faculty organizing, faculty leadership development, educational planning, developing common language between academic and human service agencies, and projecting manpower needs.

Continuing Education And Social Work Education, Charles Guzzetta

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Growth of continuing education programs is noted. Differences between continuing education and traditional education are examined. Author argues that continuing education approaches are appropriate for social work education and should be made an integral part of programs for the preparation of social workers.

The Operation Of Professional Journals In Social Work, Duncan Lindsey

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The concern of this paper is a systematic examination of one of the major social structures developed to foster the growth and regulation of the knowledge construction enterprise in social work-the professional journal. The foci of the analyses are: 1) the normative criteria of editorial board members, 2) the characteristics of the editorial judges, and 3) the factors which influence editorial decision making.

Destined To Die, Carol O'Connell

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

It is my belief that if society were better able to cope with death, then perhaps the individual would be better prepared for his own death. Death has always been distasteful to people because it is such a frightening happening. It is such an unpleasant and painful topic that no one wants to talk about it and discussions do not easily surface. How are we ever to understand it if it is never discussed? Perhaps we will never understand it fully, but we can at least try to prepare ourselves and others.

Community Control Of Social Work Education A Historical Example, Philip R. Popple

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

From 1901 to 1924 social work education in the mid and southwest was provided by the Missouri School of Social Economy (MSSE). In 1924 the MSSE suddenly closed and was almost immediately replaced by an entirely new program, the Washington University Training Course for Social Workers. This paper explores the reasons for the demise of the MSSE, finding that it was apparently too liberal for the taste of university administrators and not responsive enough to the needs of the local practice community. The case of the MSSE provides an interesting and useful example of community control of social work education.

Journal Of Sociology & Social Welfare Vol. 5, No. 2 (March 1978)

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Introduction - pp. 150
• Community Control of Social Work Education - A Historical Example - PHILIP R. POPPLE - pp. 152
• The Vanishing Sociology - Social Work Alliance: A Study in the Politics of Professionalism - DAVID G. BROMLEY & FRANK J. WEED - pp. 168
• Professionalism and Social Work Education: Substance and Structure - LESLIE LEIGHNINGER - pp. 188
• The Role of Cultural Anthropology in the Education of Social Service Personnel - JAMES W. GREEN - pp. 214
• Statewide Academic Planning for Social .ork Education: A Case Study - MICHAEL J. AUSTIN - pp. 230
• Avoiding …

Professionalism And Social Work Education: Substance And Structure, Leslie Leighninger

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This paper looks at effects of the quest for "professional identity" upon social work education and practice. Professionalization in social work is seen as consisting of two major components: concern with producing effective service for clients and concern with gaining autonomy. The impact of these two goals, and the tension between them, is discussed in relation to social work knowledge-base expansion in the 1950's, and developments in the history of undergraduate social work education.

Avoiding Redundancy: Advanced Placement In Social Work Education, William A. Anderson

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Redundancy between graduate and undergraduate social work education is a waste of both program and student time and resources. Graduate programs have several alternative methods for decreasing redundancy, and some of the advantages and disadvantages of three such methods are considered here. After briefly presenting the historical development of the advanced placement issue and identifying the primary goals of undergraduate social work education, a model is given which links the three most common forms of advanced placement. Advanced placements based upon measured student knowledge and skills (outcome method), undergraduate course offerings (content method), and graduation from an accredited undergraduate program …

Western News, February 23, 1978, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Energy Crisis Felt on Campus, Workshop Examines, Returning Student, Dance Fever Hits Campus, China Expert Visits Campus, Western's PA Grads Rank High Nationally, Trustees Approve Leaves, Appoint Social Work Professor; Acting Dean; Chairperson, York Retires as Theatre Head, Western Offers Course on Farm

Western News, February 16, 1978, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Western Hosts 17 Community Colleges Today, AAUP Series to Examine Professoriate, Jesse Jackson Here Saturday, Applied Sciences' Jubilee Next Week, Governor Appoints Passero to Panel, Whitney Young's Sister is Awards Program Speaker, Campus Asked to Conserve Electricity, Chicanos Recognize Montez, Jazz Lab Band Concert Features Ernie Wilkins, Les Brown Salutes Glenn Miller Here, Secretarial Seminar Feb. 25, WMU Metric Film Premieres

Western News, February 9, 1978, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Capital Punishment Talk Tuesday, 'Sissy' Farenthold; Montagu Headline Awareness Week, 'Marathon '33' on Shaw Stage, Design Center Alumni Return, Plan Workshop on Interviewing, False Fire Alarms on Decline, Broncos Invade Miami Saturday

Western News, January 26, 1978, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Governor Recommends Budget Hike, MERC Judge Dismisses Unfair Labor Practice Charges, Ludlow; Parfet Head Trustees, Smith is New Continuing Ed. Assistant Dean, Administration Building Named in Honor of Russell Seibert, Latvian Studies Program Set, Safety Officer Gives Fire Tips, Simpson to Direct SPADA; Flynn Heads Social Work, Winnipeg Ballet Returns Feb. 10

Western News, January 19, 1978, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Jesse Jackson to Visit Here, National Study Warns of Rising Tuition; Inadequate Public Support, Western Offers Adult Education Courses, CETA Grants Help WMU, Soviet Violinist is KSO Guest, Copyright Guidelines Given, Arena Stages 'Wedding Band', Western Students Awarded $12.8 Million in Financial Aids, Western Graduates Second Woman Industrial Engineer

Jubilee 75 Wmu (1978 Yearbook), Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Yearbooks (1906-1985)

Western Michigan University 1978

Celebrates Its Diamond Jubilee

• Jubilee Art, Music Excitement
• Jubilee's Inspiring Events
• Never Never Land
• Dramatic Moments
• Events of the Year
• Homecoming
• In It Together
• Indoor Action
• Sticking With It
• Freezing Time
• Natural Serenity
• Places of Learning
• Seniors
• Taking New Paths

Social Control Or Social Wage: On The Political Economy Of The "Welfare State", Paul Adams

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Discussion between liberal apologists for the "welfare state" and their radical critics has tended in recent years to focus on the question of "social control." In this area the corporate liberals and social democrats (the "welfare statists") are weak. They talk of the "welfare state" as if, at least in principle, it represented the collective assumption by society of responsibility for the basic needs and dependencies of its members. Insofar as "social control" is relevant for them, it has to do with society's exercise of restraint over the selfish pursuit of private profit.1 Radical critics of the "welfare state," on …