Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare Empowering People

by Zastrow, Charles

• ISBN13: 9780495095101
• ISBN10: 0495095109
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-01-03
• Publisher: Brooks Cole

Summary

Zastrow's INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL WELFARE: EMPOWERING PEOPLE, NINTH EDITION looks at today's society with a realistic view of social problems, and gives you a comprehensive overview of the profession. By presenting positive strategies in the context of the core values, ethics, skills and knowledge base of today's professional social worker, Zastrow motivates you to think about new and realistic ways to solve problems and empower clients. Throughout the book, social problems cases, exhibits, and tables help you apply the concepts and compare and contrast the issues. You can study whenever and wherever you want with the latest technology tools: CengageNOW, an assessment-centered tutorial program that is integrated throughout the book, has interactive components including video segments which depict social work practitioners. Thomson iAudio, which features MP3-ready Audio Lecture Overviews for each chapter and a comprehensive audio glossary of key terms for quick study and review, is also available with this edition. Additionally, a free book-specific website is available to help you succeed. No wonder this is the #1 best-selling book in social work!

Table of Contents

Social Welfare: Its Business, History, and Future

Social Work as a Profession and a Career

Generalist Social Work Practice

Poverty and Public Welfare

Emotional/Behavioral Problems and Counseling

Family Problems and Services to Families

Sexual Orientation and Services

Drug Abuse and Drug Treatment Programs

Crime, Juvenile Delinquency, and Correctional Services

Problems in Education and School Social Work

Work-Related Problems and Social Work in the Workplace

Racism, Ethnocentricism, and Strategies for Advancing Social and Economic Justice

Sexism and Efforts for Achieving Equality

Aging and Gerontological Services

Health Problems and Medical Social Services

Physical and Mental Disabilities and Rehabilitation

Overpopulation, Misuse of the Environment, and Family Planning

Epilogue: Your Future in Combating Human Problems

Appendix: Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers

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