Social Work and Social Welfare
An Invitation
2nd Edition
Published on 12. February 2010
Book
Hardback
354 pages
978-0-415-80503-2 (ISBN)
Description
Like the first edition of Social Work and Social Welfare: An Invitation, this edition introduces students to the knowledge, skills, and values that are essential for working with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities in a variety of practice settings. With updated demographic, statistical, legislative, policy, and research information; sensitive discussions of contemporary ethical issues; and new first-person narratives from social workers in a variety of fields, the second edition provides an up-to-date profile of the world in which today's social workers practice. At www.routledgesw.com/intro, you will find a wealth of resources to help you create a dynamic, experiential introduction to social work for your students.
Reviews / Votes
"Our entire faculty is pleased with the previous edition, and we have already agreed to adopt the new one upon release. The examples bring home the realities of actual social work practice (What exactly do social workers DO? is a question we often get in Intro). Keep up the good work."-Beth Walker, Western New Mexico University"Berg-Weger does an excellent job of unpacking complicated concepts of social welfare by intertwining them with social work practice. The author utilizes the voices of social work practitioners to explain the challenges, the joys, and the variety inherent in the profession of social work."-Carla Mueller, Lindenwood University
"Students exploring social work will benefit from this comprehensive and highly engaging text. The portrayals of one worker's multi-faceted experiences highlight social work values, roles, skills, and knowledge base. The author skillfully describes the history and context of social work and social welfare and the opportunities and challenges for tomorrow's social workers."-Joy Ernst, Hood College
More details
Edition
2nd New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Paper over boards
Illustrations
34 s/w Zeichnungen, 10 s/w Tabellen, 6 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder
Following first edn; 34 Line drawings, black and white; 6 Halftones, black and white; 10 Tables, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 187 mm
Weight
816 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-80503-2 (9780415805032)
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Person
Marla Berg-Weger is a professor in the School of Social Work at Saint Louis University, Missouri, and serves as the Senior Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and Dean of the School for Professional Studies. Dr. Berg-Weger holds social work degrees at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. Her social work practice experience includes public social welfare services, domestic violence services, mental health, and medical social work.
Content
1. A Glimpse into the World of Social Work 2. History of Social Work and Social Welfare 3. U.S. Poverty and the Implications for Social Work 4. The Social Work Environment 5. Diversity in Social Work Practice 6. Values and Ethics in Social Work Practice 7. Social Work Perspectives and Methods 8. Fields of Social Work Practice 9. Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families 10. Social Work Practice with Groups 11. Social Work Practice with Organizations and Communities and Policy Practice 12. The Social Work Profession