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Product details:

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1305258991
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1305258990
• Author: Elizabeth A. Segal

Segal, Gerdes, and Steiner’s AN INTRODUCTION TO THE PROFESSION OF SOCIAL WORK introduces readers to the social work profession and describes the role of social worker in the social welfare system. Through case studies, personal stories, and exercises, this social work text helps readers apply the concepts and truly understand what it means to be a social worker. Part of the Brooks/Cole Empowerment Series, the fourth edition is completely up to date and thoroughly integrates the core competencies and recommended practice behaviors outlined in the most recent Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) set by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

Table contents:

Part I: 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 II: SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE.
4 The Process of Generalist Practice.
5. Practice Settings.
Part III: 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 IV: CLIENT POPULATIONS AND CONTEXTS.
9. Social Work and Services for Children and Families.
10. Social Work and Services for Older 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. Social Work and Services for Youths and in the Schools.
16. Social Work and Services in the Criminal Justice System.
Epilogue: Your Values and Your Future: Applying Critical Justice System.
References.
Name Index.
Subject Index.
Title tag:

1. Empowerment Series: Master the Fundamentals of Social Work with the 5th Edition Introduction
2. Dive into the Profession of Social Work – Empowerment Series 5th Edition Overview
3. Learn and Grow with Empowerment Series: A Professional Guide to Social Work, 5th Edition