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Introduction to social work & social welfare : critical thinking perspectives / Karen K. Kirst-Ashman.

By: Material type: TextPublication details: Belmont, CA : Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning, c2013.Edition: 4th edDescription: xxiv, 574 p. : ill. ; 26 cmISBN:
  • 9780840028662 (hbk. : student ed.)
  • 0840028660 (hbk. : student ed.)
  • 978113354970
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • HV40 .K63
Contents:
pt. 1 Profession of social work : Introduction to social work and social welfare -- Social work values and ethics -- Empowerment and human diversity -- pt. 2 Social work practice : The process of the generalist practice -- Practice settings -- pt. 3 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 -- pt. 4 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.
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Includes index.

pt. 1 Profession of social work : Introduction to social work and social welfare --
Social work values and ethics --
Empowerment and human diversity --
pt. 2 Social work practice : The process of the generalist practice --
Practice settings --
pt. 3 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 --
pt. 4 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.

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