
Social Work Values and Ethics
Frederic G. Reamer(Author)
Columbia University Press
3rd Edition
Published on 21. March 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-231-13789-8 (ISBN)
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Description
This is the leading introduction 200to professional values and ethics in social work. Frederic G. Reamer provides social workers with a succinct and comprehensive overview of the most critical issues relating to professional values and ethics, including the nature of social work values, ethical dilemmas, and professional misconduct. Conceptually rich and attuned to the complexities of ethical decision making, Social Work Values and Ethics is unique in striking the right balance between history, theory, and practical application. For the third edition, Reamer has updated the content and strengthened the relevance of the case material.
Also new to the third edition: o Discussion of the moral dialogue between practitioner and cliento Coverage of virtue ethicso Practical discussion of concepts underlying social work ethicso Expanded application of the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics to ethical dilemmas in the professiono A look at the historical evolution of ethical standards in social worko New vignettes, illustrating difficult ethical decisionso More guidance on informed consent and termination of serviceso Discussion questions at the end of each chaptero A section on how to conduct a social work ethics audit
Also new to the third edition: o Discussion of the moral dialogue between practitioner and cliento Coverage of virtue ethicso Practical discussion of concepts underlying social work ethicso Expanded application of the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics to ethical dilemmas in the professiono A look at the historical evolution of ethical standards in social worko New vignettes, illustrating difficult ethical decisionso More guidance on informed consent and termination of serviceso Discussion questions at the end of each chaptero A section on how to conduct a social work ethics audit
Reviews / Votes
A vital reference source for contemporary practice. -- Beverley J. Antle Canadian Association of Social Workers BulletinMore details
Series
Edition
third edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
354 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-231-13789-8 (9780231137898)
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Person
Frederic G. Reamer is professor of social work at Rhode Island College and is the author of numerous books on social work and crime, including Heinous Crime: Cases, Causes, and Consequences and The Philosophical Foundations of Social Work.
Content
Preface 1. Social Work Values and Ethics: An Overview 2. Social Work Values 3. Ethical Dilemmas and Decision Making: A Framework 4. Ethical Dilemmas in Social Work: Direct Practice 5. Ethical Dilemmas in Social Work: Indirect Practice 6. Ethics Risk Management and Ethical Misconduct Afterword References Index