Revised edition of the author's Social work and social welfare, 2013. Includes bibliographical references (pages 604-638) and index.
Contents:
Preface -- About the author -- A glimpse into the world of social work -- History of social work and social welfare -- U.s. poverty and the implications for social work -- The social work environment -- Diversity in social work practice -- Values and ethics in social work practice -- Social work perspectives and methods -- Fields of social work practice -- Social work practice with individuals and families -- Social work practice with groups -- Social work practice with organizations, communities, and policy practice -- The social work profession -- References -- Credits -- Glossary/index.
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