Introduction to Social Work
7th Edition
Published in December 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
432 pages
978-0-205-26647-0 (ISBN)
Description
An introduction to the profession of social work that aims to answer students' basic questions about the profession, and to enable them to acquire introductory, pragmatic knowledge and skills for helping others in a changing world. This new edition presents updated information on the revolution in health care, drug treatment, the basics of administrative knowledge and skills, the treatment of criminals and delinquents, and future social work trends.
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Edition
7th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Old Tappan
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
indexes
Dimensions
Height: 233 mm
Width: 180 mm
Weight
590 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-205-26647-0 (9780205266470)
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Other editions
New editions
O. William Farley | Larry L. Smith | Scott W. Boyle
Introduction to Social Work
Book
11/2002
9th Edition
Pearson
€68.35
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Previous edition
Rex A. Skidmore | Milton G. Thackeray | O. William Farley
Introduction to Social Work
Book
01/1994
6th Edition
Prentice Hall
€55.74
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Content
INTRODUCTION. What Is Social Work? The Evolution of Social Welfare and Social Work in America. Education for Social Work. SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE. Generalist Practice and Introductory Theory. Social Work Practice with Individuals. Social Work Practice with Groups. Social Work Practice with Communities. Administration and Research. SOCIAL WORK SERVICES. Mental Health Services. Social Work in Health Care. Social Work in the Schools. Social Security and Public Welfare. Family and Child Welfare Services. Correctional Services. Occupational Social Work. Services for the Aged. Drug Abuse and Social Work. Services with Minorities. Social Work in Rural Areas. Case Management. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. Social Work: A Maturing Profession. Social Work Prevention and Enrichment. Social Work and the Future.