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An introduction to the profession of social work : becoming a change agent / Elizabeth A. Segal, Karen E. Gerdes, Sue Steiner.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextPublication details: Belmont, Calif. : Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning, ©2013.Edition: Fourth editionDescription: xix, 507 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780840029102
  • 0840029101
  • 9781133355113
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • HV40 .S435
Contents:
1. What Is Social Work? 2. History of the Social Welfare System and the Social Work Profession. 3. Poverty and Economic Disparity. 4. Human Rights and Social and Economic Justice. 5. Dimensions of Diversity. 6. Generalist Practice. 7. Child Welfare: Working with Children and their Families. 8. Gerontology: Working with People who are Older. 9. Health Care Services. 10. Mental Health Services. 11. School Social Work. 12. Substance Abuse. 13. Violence, Victims, and Criminal Justice. 14. Crisis, Trauma and Disasters. Appendix A: NASW Code of Ethics. Appendix B: Web Resources. Glossary. Index.
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Includes index.

1. What Is Social Work? 2. History of the Social Welfare System and the Social Work Profession. 3. Poverty and Economic Disparity. 4. Human Rights and Social and Economic Justice. 5. Dimensions of Diversity. 6. Generalist Practice. 7. Child Welfare: Working with Children and their Families. 8. Gerontology: Working with People who are Older. 9. Health Care Services. 10. Mental Health Services. 11. School Social Work. 12. Substance Abuse. 13. Violence, Victims, and Criminal Justice. 14. Crisis, Trauma and Disasters. Appendix A: NASW Code of Ethics. Appendix B: Web Resources. Glossary. Index.

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