Empowerment Series: Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare: Empowering People

CUTTING-EDGE EDITION TAKES A UNIQUE SOCIAL PROBLEMS APPROACH. Updated content describes how people are affected by such problems as poverty, child abuse, emotional difficulties, trauma, sex-trafficking, sexism, substance use disorders, crime, immigration and discrimination. Students explore the nature, impact and causes of such problems. The authors objectively present both sides of major social issues to ensure balanced coverage that prompts greater understanding and insights.

PRACTICAL CASES AND MEANINGFUL VISUALS CLARIFY CHAPTER CONCEPTS. The authors adeptly and strategically weave exhibits and tables throughout each chapter to visually reinforce concepts. Integrated case examples help students identify with people and situations that they will likely encounter as a social worker. The latest exhibits help them compare and contrast or become familiar with opposing views of issues.

CRITICAL-THINKING QUESTIONS EXAMINE KEY PRACTICE AND POLICIES. These thought-provoking questions, interspersed throughout this edition, immediately engage students and encourage readers to explore and analyze the practices and policies within today's social work.

CONTENT IS ORGANIZED AROUND THREE THEMES TO AID UNDERSTANDING AND OFFER UNIQUE INSIGHTS. Students prepare for careers and real-world practice as they examine content from three perspectives. The emphasis on generalist practice reviews how to counsel individuals and groups, work with families, develop new services and improve existing community services. The ecological perspective discusses biological, psychological and sociological influences on human behavior today. Finally, an emphasis on real-life experience presents vignettes and examples from "a day in the life" of social workers.