Introduction to social work & social welfare : critical thinking perspectives / Karen K. Kirst-Ashman.
Idioma: Español Editor: Australia ; Boston, MA : Cengage Learning, [2017]Fecha de copyright: ♭2017Edición: Fifth editionDescripción: xxiii, 600 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cmTipo de contenido:- 9781305388390
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- Introduction to social work and social welfare
- Social work & social welfare
- Social work and social welfare
- HV40 .K4643 2017
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Designed to give you a solid introduction to the profession of social work, INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL WELFARE, 5th Edition helps you understand the issues that social workers address every day. Using a clear and engaging writing style, author Karen K. Kirst-Ashman presents a balanced overview within a unifying theme of critical thinking that will train you to use evaluative skills in your coursework and beyond. In addition, you'll study more efficiently and effectively with accompanying digital resources that provide you with opportunities to complete self-assessments as well as pre- and post-tests for each chapter. Thoughtful case studies throughout the text help to prepare you for your career by showing you what social work practice looks like in different contexts and with different populations.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 543-569) and indexes.
Part 1. The profession of social work -- part 2. Social work practice -- part 3. Social welfare policy -- part 4. Client populations and contexts.
1. Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare -- 2. Social Work Values and Ethics -- 3. Empowerment and Human Diversity -- 4 The Process of Generalist Practice -- 5. Practice Settings --
6. An Overview of Social Welfare and Social Work History -- 7. Policy, Policy Analysis, Policy Practice, and Policy Advocacy: Foundations for Service Provision -- 8. Policies and Programs to Combat Poverty -- 9. Social Work and Services for Children and Families -- 10. Social Work and Services for Older Adults -- 11. Social Work and Services for People with Disabilities -- 12. Social Work and Services in Health Care -- 13. Social Work and Services in Mental Health -- 14. Social Work and Substance Use, Abuse, and Dependence -- 15. Social Work and Services for Youths and in the Schools -- 16. Social Work and Services in the Criminal Justice System -- Epilogue: Your Values and Your Future: Applying Critical Justice System -- References -- Name Index -- Subject Index.