I see now that she taught that class that I quoted above. The description emphasizes "macro environment" which led me to a book: 'Human Behavior in the Macro Social Environment , 3rd Edition" (don't know if there is any connection other than the phrase). The description of the book includes
The updated text focuses on empowerment -- building on the strength of communities, organizations, and groups to promote change. Kirst-Ashman's new edition offers an greater coverage on social work cases in rural areas, feminist theory, the dynamics of gender-based power in organizations, and expanded discussion of spirituality in macro social work. Seems like liberalism to me.