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Kirst-Ashman, Karen Kay.

Introduction to social work & social welfare : critical thinking perspectives / Karen K. Kirst-Ashman. - 3rd ed. - Australia ; Belmont, CA : Brooks/Cole Cengage Wadsworth, c2010. - xx, 492 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.‌

Rev. ed. of: Introduction to social work and social welfare. 2nd ed. c2007.
Includes index.

Profession of Social work --
Introduction to Social work and Social welfare --
Social work values and ethics --
Empowerment and human diversity --
Social work practice --
The process of Generalist practice --
Practice settings --
Social welfare policy --
Overview of Social welfare and Social work history --
Policy, Policy analysis, Policy practice, and Policy advocacy: foundations for Service provision --
Policies and programs to Combat poverty --
Client populations and contexts --
Social work and services for children and families --
Social work and services for older adults --
Social work and services for people with disabilities --
Social work and services in health care --
Social work and services in mental health --
Social work and substance use, abuse, and dependence --
Social work and services for youths and in the schools --
Social work and services in the Criminal justice system --
Epilogue: Your values and your future: Applying critical thinking skills.

ISBN: 9780495601685 9780495604327 0495604321 0495601683

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Social service.
Public welfare.

LC Class. No.: HV40 / .K63