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Farley, O. William,

Introduction to social work / O. William Farley, Larry Lorenzo Smith, Scott W. Boyle. - 11th ed. - Boston, MA : Pearson/Allyn & Bacon, c2009. - xiv, 449 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes index.

What is social work? --
The evolution of social welfare and social work in the United States --
Education for social work --
Generalist practice and introductory theory --
Social work practice with individuals --
Social work practice with groups --
Social work practice with communities --
Administration and research --
Mental health services --
Social work in health care --
Social work in the schools --
Social security and public welfare --
Family and child welfare services --
Correctional services --
Services for older Americans --
Drug abuse and social work --
Services with minorities --
Social work in rural areas --
Case management --
Social work : a maturing profession --
Social work prevention and enrichment --
Social work and the future.

ISBN: 9780205625765 0205625762

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Social service.
Social case work
Social service

LC Class. No.: HV40 / .F37