Introduction to social work & social welfare: critical thinking perspectives

Designed to give your students a solid introduction to the profession of social work, INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL WELFARE, 4E, International Edition helps students understand the issues that social workers address every day. Using clear, engaging prose, author Kirst-Ashman presents a balanced overview within a unifying theme of critical thinking that will train students to bemore evaluative of key concepts. In addition, studying is made easy with the Book Companion Website, which provides students with opportunities to completeself-assessments as well as pre- and post-tests for each chapter. Thoughtful case studies found throughout the text show you what social-work practice looks like in different contexts and with different populations. INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL WELFARE, 4E, International Edition also boasts a thorough set of instructor focused resources that helps instructors streamline and maximize the effectiveness of their course preparation. INDICE: Part 1: THE PROFESSION OF SOCIAL WORK. 1. Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare. 2. Social Work Values and Ethics. 3. Empowerment and Human Diversity. Part 2: SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE. 4 The Process of Generalist Practice. 5. Practice Settings. Part 3: SOCIAL WELFARE POLICY. 6. An Overview of Social Welfare and Social Work History. 7. Policy, Policy Analysis, Policy Practice, and Policy Advocacy: Foundations for Service Provision. 8. Policies and Programs to Combat Poverty. Part 4: CLIENT POPULATIONS AND CONTEXTS. 9. SocialWork and Services for Children and Families. 10. Social Work and Services forOlder Adults. 11. Social Work and Services for People with Disabilities. 12. Social Work and Services in Health Care. 13. Social Work and Services in Mental Health. 14. Social Work and Substance Use, Abuse, and Dependence. 15. SocialWork and Services for Youths and in the Schools. 16. Social Work and Servicesin the Criminal Justice System. Epilogue: Your Values and Your Future: Applying Critical Justice System. References. Name Index. Subject Index.

• ISBN: 978-1-133-35498-7
• Editorial: Wadsworth
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 576
• Fecha Publicación: 25/03/2012
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés