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An Introduction to the Profession of Social Work: Becoming a Change Agent, 3rd Edition

An Introduction to the Profession of Social Work: Becoming a Change Agent, 3rd Edition

Elizabeth A. Segal - Arizona State University

Karen E. Gerdes - Arizona State University

Sue Steiner - California State University Chico

ISBN-10: 0495601705  ISBN-13: 9780495601708

528 Pages   Paperbound

Table of Contents

1. What Is Social Work?
2. The Social Welfare System.
3. Social Justice and Civil Rights.
4. Poverty and Economic Disparity.
5. Modes of Intervention.
6. Working with Diverse Populations.
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. The Workplace.
13. Substance Abuse.
14. Violence, Victims, and Criminal Justice.
15. Crisis, Trauma and Disasters.
Appendix A: NASW Code of Ethics.
Appendix B: Web Resources.
Glossary.
Index.