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Introduction to Social Work: An Advocacy-Based Profession
ISBN: 9781071839812
Introduction to Social Work: An Advocacy-Based Profession is a comprehensive textbook designed for students and educators in the field of social work. This book is a go-to resource for anyone looking to understand the core principles and practices of social work, emphasizing advocacy and its role in the profession.
Who Uses It?
Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in introductory social work courses at the college and university levels. It's also a valuable resource for social workers, professionals looking to refresh their knowledge, and anyone interested in understanding the basics of social work principles and practices.
History and Editions
The third edition of Introduction to Social Work: An Advocacy-Based Profession has been updated to address user feedback, incorporating the latest research and discussions on social justice, economic justice, and human needs. This edition includes detailed updates on advocacy frameworks, practice settings, policies, and the type of work performed on individual, group, community, local, state, national, and international levels. It also integrates reflective practice and Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) throughout the text.
Author and Other Works
The authors of Introduction to Social Work: An Advocacy-Based Profession are Dennis D. Long, Carolyn J. Tice, and Lisa E. Cox. Dennis D. Long is known for his contributions to the field of social work education, while Carolyn J. Tice and Lisa E. Cox bring their expertise in social work practice and policy to the text, ensuring that it remains current and relevant.
Key Features
- Unique Advocacy Framework: Explores the signature roots of the social work profession, its history, key figures, practice settings, policies, and the type of work performed on various levels.
- Inter-Professional Education and Practice: Integrated throughout with various case vignettes to illustrate real-world applications.
- Reflective Practice and EPAS: Integrated throughout to ensure alignment with accreditation requirements set forth by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
- Applied Examples: Boxes provide applied examples of social workers' transformative opportunities and contributions in confronting complicated life situations.
- Student Engagement: Features like "Social Work in Action," "Spotlight on Advocacy and Current Trends," and "Time to Think" sections introduce potential career paths for future social workers and encourage students to reflect on their own experiences.
Detailed Information
ISBNs and Formats
- Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9781071839812
- eTextbook: Available through various retailers (ISBNs may vary)
- Rental Options: Various rental durations available from different retailers
Publication Details
- Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc.
- Publication Date: 2021
- Number of Pages: 635 pages
- Language: English
- Item Weight: Not specified
- Dimensions: 26 cm
Other Editions and Formats
- Second Edition: Available through SAGE Publications, Inc. (ISBNs may vary)
- International Editions: May be available through various retailers
Related ISBNs:
- 1071839810
- 9781544391212
- 9781071839812
Additional Information
This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Introduction to Social Work: An Advocacy-Based Profession, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.
