Social work : an empowering profession
An introductory text taking a discipline approach rather than a social problems approach. Overviews various elements of the field, covering historical and philosophical roots, the professional value base, dimensions of human behavior and social problems, perspectives on diversity, the social service...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Boston, Massachusetts :
Allyn & Bacon ,
c2011
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| Edition: | 7th ed |
| Series: | Connecting core competencies series
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Table of Contents:
- 1. Social work: a helping profession
- 2. An evolving profession
- 3. Social work and social systems
- 4. The social service delivery system
- 5. Values and ethics in social work
- 5. Values and ethics in social work
- 7. Diversity and social work
- 8. Empowerment social work practice
- 9. Social work functions and roles
- 10. Social work and social policy
- 11. Social work and poverty, homelessness, unemployment, and criminal justice
- 12. Social work in health, rehabilitation, and mental health
- 13. Social work with families and youths
- 14. Adult and aging services