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The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English
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so·cial work
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n.
work carried out by trained personnel with the aim of alleviating the conditions of those in need of help or welfare.
DERIVATIVES:
so·cial work·er
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Social worker perceptions of the portrayal of the profession in the news and entertainment media: an exploratory study.(Statistical data)
Magazine article from: Journal of Social Work Education; 9/22/2006; ; 700+ words
; ...among professional social workers. Social work Web sites were electrified with...services. Of particular concern to social work educators is the media's influence...relationship between the media and social work cannot be ignored. Media Depictions...
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Social enterprises thrive in tough economic times.
M2 Presswire; 11/19/2009; 700+ words
; ...recognise the importance and value of social enterprise, other governments around...Government for advice on how they can work with social enterprises in their own countries. Whilst it is clear that the social enterprise sector is growing and...
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Social Media Made Simple With Social Beat on Verizon Wireless Phones.
PR Newswire; 11/18/2009; 700+ words
; ...App Powered by iSkoot Delivers Social Media, Real-Time News and...handsets. Customers can download Social Beat from their wireless phones...Get It NowA', by texting SOCIAL to APPS (2777) or by visiting...Francisco-based iSkoot, Inc. works closely with mobile network...
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Social Security: James Bushman
Newspaper article from: Courier-News (Elgin, IL); 10/7/2003; 700+ words
; ...Question: If I receive Social Security benefits at...year, then return to work, how will my benefit...be affected? Answer: Social Security benefits are...am 57 years old and on Social Security disability...money than I did. She works for the federal government...
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Social pressure can have upside: today's consumers are more "socially" aware, and they increasingly want to purchase from organizations that support their beliefs.(Feedstuffs Food Link: CONNECTING FARM TO FORK)
Magazine article from: Feedstuffs; 9/24/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...will increasingly deal with social pressure in the earlier phases of its dispersion (social advocacy group and strategic...heightening their awareness of social pressure is predicated upon...gain an understanding and work with the new information...
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SOCIAL SECURITY
Newspaper article from: Dayton Daily News; 4/13/2003; ; 639 words
; ...on the complex and often emotional issue of Social Security and non-Social Security work (referred to as "non-covered work...When you have 30 or more years of substantial Social Security work, the windfall reduction does not apply...
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Social Security Can Be Good for Your Health
Magazine article from: Freeman; 9/1/2005; ; 700+ words
; ...the financial fraud of Social security. Given demographic...Ponzi-scheme nature of Social security, those about to enter the work force will receive an anemic...graduate about to enter the work force can expect from Social Security. The news is...
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SOCIAL DIALOGUE: TALKING IS THE KEY TO SPIDLA'S VISION OF SOCIAL EUROPE.(Vladimir Spidla)
Newspaper article from: European Report; 4/16/2005; 700+ words
; ...this case, it is up to the social partners to take the first steps...and getting young people into work." Secondly, concerning economic...Spidla noted the importance of social dialogue between business and...same time can have damaging social consequences. Views of social...
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SOCIAL WORKERS `LIAISONS BETWEEN SCHOOL, HOME'
Newspaper article from: Evansville Courier & Press; 5/22/2006; ; 700+ words
; ...more than 900 students, it had a social worker to itself. April Susjnara...bachelor's and master's degrees in social work from the University of Southern Indiana...see a lot of kids struggling with social skills, getting along with others...
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Social Security reform. (Democratic and Republican perspectives)
Magazine article from: Campaigns & Elections; 5/1/1997; ; 700+ words
; ...Congress and the President begin work on this crucial issue. The American public believes that the Social Security system is badly in...to make major changes in the Social Security system to guarantee...public's strong belief that Social Security is one of the few government programs that actually ...
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Social workers
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
...or registered. A Master's in Social Work is required for those who provide...legislative processes. The practice of social work requires knowledge of human development and behavior, of social, economic and cultural institutions...
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Social Anxiety Disorder
Encyclopedia entry from: Complete Human Diseases and Conditions
...or stage fright, however. Social anxiety disorder involves extreme...It may cause people to avoid social situations, or to feel intensely...may lead to problems at home, work, or school. Some people with social anxiety disorder are afraid...
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Social and Behavioral Sciences
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Public Health
...social context. In addition, a social science–informed...previously, there are several social and behavioral science disciplines...attention given to the theory and work of each discipline relevant to public health. In some of the social science disciplines there are...
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Social Workers
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
...or registered. A Master's in Social Work is required for those who provide...legislative processes. The practice of social work requires knowledge of human development and behavior, of social, economic and cultural institutions...
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Social Gospel
Dictionary entry from: Dictionary of American History
...and activists of the social gospel based their appeals...Incarnation and valued good works over creeds, they usually showed more interest in social science than in theology...formulate the ideas of the social gospel. After failing...theology. His editorial work with the liberal journal...
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