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This classic introductory social work text provides a comprehensive and historical view of social work to help students better understand and appreciate the profession. In its Tenth Edition, this classic text continues to blend historical and contemporary perspectives on social work, offering historical context for the development of social work while utilizing the latest theoretical constructs. Special emphasis is placed on the understanding that social work is both a field and a method. The text is appropriate for undergraduate students who want to increase their general understanding of social work, as well as those who have a professional interest in social work. The Tenth Edition featuresnew sections on drug courts, treatment and prevention of drug and alcohol abuse (Ch. 16), welfare reform, faith-based social service initiatives (Ch. 2), stages of group, spirituality and social work, suicide assessment and prevention (Ch. 9), and cognitive therapy with criminals (Ch.14). An expanded section on the importance of case management in social work (Ch. 19), life management skills (Ch. 8), anger management (Ch.10) and managed care (Ch. 9, 10, & 22) is also included.Information on multicultural social work (Ch.11 & 13), working with violent children, gangs, school violence and family violence (Ch. 11 & 13) has been updated, as has the final chapter on the future of social work as a profession.

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• Preface(p. xiii)
• Part I Introduction
• 1 What Is Social Work?(p. 1)
• Social Welfare(p. 3)
• Social Work(p. 4)
• Distinguishing Characteristics of Social Work(p. 7)
• Sociology and Social Work(p. 10)
• Psychiatry and Social Work(p. 11)
• Psychology and Social Work(p. 12)
• Counseling and Social Work(p. 12)
• Social Work in the World Today(p. 13)
• Summary(p. 14)
• Selected References(p. 15)
• 2 The Evolution of Social Welfare and Social Work in the United States(p. 16)
• Echoes of the Past(p. 17)
• European Roots(p. 19)
• Beginnings in the United States(p. 21)
• Public Assistance and Social Welfare Emerge(p. 23)
• Services of Volunteers(p. 26)
• Social Workers Appear(p. 27)
• Summary(p. 28)
• Selected References(p. 29)
• 3 Education for Social Work(p. 31)
• Social Work Education(p. 33)
• Council on Social Work Education(p. 44)
• Summary(p. 44)
• Selected References(p. 45)
• Part II Social Work Practice
• 4 Generalist Practice and Introductory Theory(p. 46)
• Need for a Theoretical Framework(p. 49)
• Introductory Inner and Outer Forces Paradigm(p. 51)
• Additional Model Definition(p. 54)
• The Life Cycle and the Inner and Outer Forces Model(p. 55)
• Social Functioning(p. 57)
• Levels of Social Functioning(p. 58)
• A Base for Generalist Social Work Practice(p. 59)
• Summary(p. 60)
• Selected References(p. 60)
• 5 Social Work Practice with Individuals(p. 62)
• Work with the Individual-A Generalist Approach(p. 62)
• Clinical Social Work Defined(p. 64)
• History of Social Casework and Clinical Social Work(p. 65)
• Trends in Casework and Clinical Work(p. 67)
• The Practice Framework(p. 68)
• Methods of Clinical Social Work(p. 71)
• Problems in Clinical Work(p. 73)
• The Clinical Direct Practice Social Work Process(p. 74)
• The Multisystems Approach(p. 82)
• Summary(p. 83)
• Selected References(p. 83)
• 6 Social Work Practice with Groups(p. 85)
• Historical Developments(p. 87)
• Group Work Defined(p. 89)
• Group Work Models(p. 92)
• Formation of Groups(p. 95)
• Selection of Group Members(p. 97)
• Preparation of Group Members(p. 99)
• Structuring the Group(p. 100)
• Stages of Groups(p. 103)
• Group Work Settings(p. 104)
• Summary(p. 107)
• Selected References(p. 108)
• 7 Social Work Practice with Communities(p. 110)
• What Is Community Organization?(p. 111)
• Beginnings of Community Social Work(p. 114)
• Underlying Principles in Community Organization(p. 117)
• Community Social Work Processes(p. 119)
• Roles of the Community Organizer(p. 123)
• Case Summaries(p. 124)
• Summary(p. 125)
• Selected References(p. 125)
• 8 Administration and Research(p. 127)
• Administration(p. 128)
• Research(p. 141)
• Summary(p. 146)
• Selected References(p. 147)
• Part III Social Work Services
• 9 Mental Health Services(p. 149)
• Beginnings in Mental Health(p. 150)
• Elements of the Mental Health Network(p. 151)
• Essential Elements of Comprehensive Mental Health(p. 153)
• Special Problems and Issues in Mental Health(p. 161)
• Summary(p. 169)
• Selected References(p. 169)
• 10 Social Work in Health Care(p. 171)
• Definition of Social Work in Health Care(p. 173)
• The Meaning of Illness(p. 176)
• The Role of Social Work in Health Care(p. 178)
• The Future of Social Work in the Health Care Services(p. 185)
• Prevention and Social Work(p. 187)
• Summary(p. 187)
• Selected References(p. 188)
• 11 Social Work in the Schools(p. 189)
• The Education Delivery System: New Approaches(p. 191)
• Problems Plaguing the Public Schools(p. 192)
• Beginnings in School Social Work(p. 197)
• Social Work Practice in the Schools(p. 197)
• Social Work Using a Group Approach(p. 199)
• School Social Work and the Community(p. 201)
• Working with Minorities(p. 201)
• When the System Fails(p. 202)
• Summary(p. 204)
• Selected References(p. 205)
• 12 Social Security and Public Welfare(p. 206)
• Government's Responsibility for Welfare(p. 207)
• The Social Security Act(p. 209)
• Aid to Families with Dependent Children(p. 213)
• Government and Public Welfare(p. 225)
• Summary(p. 226)
• Selected References(p. 227)
• 13 Family and Child Welfare Services(p. 229)
• Marriage and Family Counseling(p. 230)
• Child Welfare Services(p. 237)
• In-Home Care of Children(p. 239)
• Foster Care of Children(p. 241)
• Adoption Services(p. 245)
• Child Protective Services(p. 252)
• Child Sexual Abuse(p. 255)
• Summary(p. 255)
• Selected References(p. 256)
• 14 Correctional Services(p. 258)
• The Social Problems of Delinquency and Crime(p. 258)
• Social Work and Corrections(p. 261)
• Social Work Practice in Corrections(p. 263)
• Processes and Principles(p. 264)
• Social Services and Case Examples(p. 267)
• Social Work in Institutions(p. 270)
• Summary(p. 276)
• Selected References(p. 276)
• 15 Services for the Aged(p. 278)
• Older Americans Act of 1965(p. 279)
• White House Conference on Aging, 1971(p. 281)
• Adequate Income(p. 281)
• Appropriate Living Arrangements(p. 282)
• Institutional Responsiveness and a New Attitude toward Aging(p. 283)
• Independence and Dignity(p. 291)
• Summary(p. 295)
• Selected References(p. 296)
• 16 Drug Abuse and Social Work(p. 297)
• Misused Drugs and What They Do(p. 301)
• Extent and Cost of Drug Abuse(p. 304)
• Programs for Control, Prevention, Treatment(p. 305)
• Role of Social Work in Treatment(p. 317)
• Summary(p. 321)
• Selected References(p. 322)
• 17 Services with Minorities(p. 324)
• Minority Problems(p. 325)
• Social Services(p. 333)
• Educational Developments(p. 335)
• Summary(p. 338)
• Selected References(p. 338)
• 18 Social Work in Rural Areas(p. 341)
• Beginnings in Rural Social Work(p. 343)
• Rural Social Work Practice(p. 344)
• Roles of the Rural Social Worker(p. 345)
• Rural Social Service Agencies(p. 348)
• Distance Learning for Rural Social Work(p. 349)
• Summary(p. 350)
• Selected References(p. 350)
• 19 Case Management(p. 352)
• Historical Developments(p. 355)
• Case Management Defined(p. 357)
• Case Management Research(p. 360)
• Summary(p. 361)
• Selected References(p. 361)
• Part IV Professional Development
• 20 Social Work: A Maturing Profession(p. 363)
• Criteria of a Profession(p. 363)
• Historical Background(p. 365)
• Social Work Today(p. 369)
• Summary(p. 380)
• Selected References(p. 380)
• 21 Social Work Prevention and Enrichment(p. 382)
• Social Work Focus on Prevention(p. 384)
• Problems Involved(p. 386)
• Examples of Prevention(p. 387)
• Implications of Prevention(p. 394)
• Social Work Enrichment(p. 395)
• Summary(p. 396)
• Selected References(p. 396)
• 22 Social Work and the Future(p. 399)
• Professional Maturation(p. 401)
• Increase in Services(p. 402)
• Professional Identification and Visibility(p. 403)
• Certification and Licensing(p. 404)
• Spirituality in Social Work Practice(p. 405)
• Changing Continuum in Social Work Education(p. 406)
• Development of the Role of Consultant(p. 407)
• Status of Social Worker(p. 407)
• Private Practice(p. 408)
• Case Management(p. 409)
• Advocacy Role(p. 409)
• Improved Public Relations(p. 409)
• Rural Social Work(p. 410)
• Technology(p. 410)
• Expansion of Leadership Roles(p. 412)
• Increase in International Social Work(p. 412)
• Prevention(p. 413)
• Enrichment(p. 413)
• Movement for Higher Quality(p. 413)
• Summary(p. 414)
• Selected References(p. 414)
• Name Index(p. 417)
• Subject Index(p. 421)