The themes integrated throughout the text include the pursuit of social and economic justice for populations at risk; client empowerment.
Workbook with chapter summaries and experiential exercises.
Learn how social workers use their professional expertise to assist people. This text is part of the Connecting Core Competencies Series.
This new third edition is an up-to-date profile of the world in which today’s social workers practice, with current demographic, statistical, legislative, policy, and research information; sensitive discussions of contemporary ethical ...
Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare: Empowering People
Lynn and Todd argue about what to do . Kim , Lynn's friend , suggests an abortion . Todd objects . Lynn decides that an abortion is the best solution and arranges to have this done . ( Lynn lives in a state in which she does not have to ...
This book is written as an alternative to the market leader, Zastrow, which is highly dense introduction to the social welfare system and social work.
Comprehensive and modern, this new edition of Charles Zastrow's INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL WELFARE, SEVENTH EDITION is in step with the current state of social work in contemporary society.
... the social context to allow for higherlevel changes in social problems? (Stotzer & Alvarez, 2009, p. 324) Lee viewed social workers as professionals with responsibilities involving community practice, social action, and leadership.
Zastrow's comprehensive introduction to social work and social welfare looks at today's society with a realistic view of social problems and presents students with positive strategies in the context of the core values, ethics, skills and ...