
Introduction to Social Work
United States Edition
Pearson (Publisher)
11th Edition
Published on 7. August 2008
Book
Hardback
464 pages
978-0-205-62576-5 (ISBN)
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Description
With its balanced presentation of social work and social welfare, this classic book provides a comprehensive and historical view of social work to help readers better understand and appreciate the profession.
It emphasizes the generalist practice perspective and answers students' questions about social work and their social work education. Cases help students apply theory to practice and provide a glimpse of what social workers do as well as illustrate the versatility of the profession.
It emphasizes the generalist practice perspective and answers students' questions about social work and their social work education. Cases help students apply theory to practice and provide a glimpse of what social workers do as well as illustrate the versatility of the profession.
Reviews / Votes
What Colleagues are Saying:"The text offers a nice balance of the coverage of the material regarding social work and social welfare." -- Barrett Michelle Horton, University of Tennessee at Martin
"The cases are helpful in allowing the students to understand the application piece of practice. The cases are at the beginning of each of the chapters dealing with an area of practice in Social Work and it gives the student a glimpse of what social workers do and the versatility of the profession." -- Barrett Michelle Horton, University of Tennessee at Martin
"I quite liked the first section "Introduction" because it really introduces a beginning level student to the profession of social work. The "distinguishing characteristics" summarize almost all components of the social work profession. I also like the fact that a variety of fields of practice are discussed in the third section titled "Social Work Services"." - Anita Sharma, University of Louisiana
"I like the design and formatting of the text. I also like the fact that relevant information is highlighted, the examples stand out, and the formatting is easy to follow." - Anita Sharma, University of Louisiana
"The textbook provides good historical as well as contemporary perspectives on social work which helps students to have a clear understanding of the profession. It emphasizes in the current generalist practice perspectives and answers students' questions about social work and their social work education." - Saman Yaghmaee, San Diego Community College
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Edition
11th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 181 mm
Width: 245 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
836 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-205-62576-5 (9780205625765)
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Content
Part 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: What is Social Work?
Chapter 2: The Evolution of Social Welfare and Social Work in the United States
Chapter 3: Education for Social Work
Chapter 4: Generalist Practice and Introductory Theory
Part 2: Social Work Practice
Chapter 5: Social Work Practice with Individuals
Chapter 6: Social Work Practice with Groups
Chapter 7: Social Work Practice with Communities
Chapter 8: Administration and Research
Part 3: Social Work Services
Chapter 9: Mental Health Services
Chapter 10: Social Work in Health Care
Chapter 11: Social Work in Schools
Chapter 12: Social Security and Public Welfare
Chapter 13: Family and Child Welfare Services
Chapter 14: Correctional Services
Chapter 15: Services for the Aged
Chapter 16: Drug Abuse and Social Work
Chapter 17: Services with Minorities
Chapter 18: Social Work in Rural Areas
Chapter 19: Case Management
Part 4: Professional Development
Chapter 20: Social Work: A Maturing Profession
Chapter 21: Social Work Prevention and Enrichment
Chapter 22: Social Work and the Future
Chapter 1: What is Social Work?
Chapter 2: The Evolution of Social Welfare and Social Work in the United States
Chapter 3: Education for Social Work
Chapter 4: Generalist Practice and Introductory Theory
Part 2: Social Work Practice
Chapter 5: Social Work Practice with Individuals
Chapter 6: Social Work Practice with Groups
Chapter 7: Social Work Practice with Communities
Chapter 8: Administration and Research
Part 3: Social Work Services
Chapter 9: Mental Health Services
Chapter 10: Social Work in Health Care
Chapter 11: Social Work in Schools
Chapter 12: Social Security and Public Welfare
Chapter 13: Family and Child Welfare Services
Chapter 14: Correctional Services
Chapter 15: Services for the Aged
Chapter 16: Drug Abuse and Social Work
Chapter 17: Services with Minorities
Chapter 18: Social Work in Rural Areas
Chapter 19: Case Management
Part 4: Professional Development
Chapter 20: Social Work: A Maturing Profession
Chapter 21: Social Work Prevention and Enrichment
Chapter 22: Social Work and the Future