Kirst-Ashman, Karen Kay, <br/><br/>
Introduction to social work & social welfare :  critical thinking perspectives / 
 Introduction to social work and social welfare  Social work & social welfare  Social work and social welfare 
Karen K. Kirst-Ashman. 
 - Fifth edition. 
 - xxiii, 600 pages :  color illustrations ;  26 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (pages 543-569) and indexes. 
<br/><br/>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 -- <br/>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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781305388390 1305388399 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2015938966 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Social service.<br/>Public welfare.<br/>Public welfare.<br/>Social service.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>HV40  / .K4643 2017