The profession of social work: guided by history, led by evidence

The introductory course in social work exposes students to all the important aspects of the study of social work and the profession so they can make an informed decision about majoring in the field. This book provides a broad overview to the profession of social work, including its history, values, ethics, contextual perspectives, and professional issues. The contributors represent the leading authorities on each chapter's subject matter. INDICE: Preface (Dulmus and Sowers).Chapter 1 he History of Social Work and Social Welfare (Leslie Leighninger).Chapter 2 Educating for Social Work (Julia M. Watkins and Jessica Holmes).Chapter 3 The Scope of Social Work Practice (June G. Hopps and Tony B. Lowe).Chapter 4 Professional Credentials and Professional Regulations: Social Work Professional Development (Donna DeAngelis and Mary Jo Monahan).Chapter 5 Social Work Organizations (Gary R. Lowe and Terry L. Singer).Chapter 6 Values and Ethics for Professional Social Work Practice Kimberly Strom-Gottfried).Chapter 7 The Strengths Perspective: Putting Possibility and Hope to Work in Our Practice (Dennis Saleebey).Chapter 8 Putting Evidence-Based Practice into Practice (James G. Barber).Chapter 9 Making Social WorkPractice More Scientific (Allen Rubin and Danielle E. Parrish).Chapter 10 Issues in Social Work (Stanley L. Witkin and Roberta Rehner Iversen).

• ISBN: 978-1-118-17691-7
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 288
• Fecha Publicación: 21/08/2012
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés