An Introduction to the Profession of Social Work, International Edition

Segal, Elizabeth; Gerdes, Karen; Steiner, Sue

ISBN 10 : 1133355110 ISBN 13 : 9781133355113

Editeur : Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc, 2012

Synopsis

Segal, Gerdes, and Steiner’s AN INTRODUCTION TO THE PROFESSION OF SOCIAL WORK, 4E, International Edition introduces you to the social work profession and describes the role of social worker in the social welfare system. Through case studies, personal stories, and exercises, this social work text helps you apply the concepts and truly understand what it means to be a social worker. Part of the Brooks/Cole Empowerment Series, the fourth edition is completely up to date and thoroughly integrates the core competencies and recommended practice behaviors outlined in the 2008 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) set by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Elizabeth A. Segal is a Professor in Arizona State University's School of Social Work. Along with this text, Segal has multiple publications, including an introduction to social work text and numerous journal articles. She is a co-founder and editor emeritus of the Journal of Poverty. Her areas of research and interest include inequality, social justice, and social empathy.

Karen Gerdes is Professor Emeritus at the Arizona State University School of Social Work. Her articles have appeared in such journals as the Journal of Social Work Education, The Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, and Journal of Public Affairs Education. Dr. Gerdes's areas of interest include conation and the conative mind.

Sue Steiner is Professor at California State University, Chico School of Social Work. Her areas of interest include macro practice/community organizing, social welfare policy, and teaching effectiveness. She is a co-author of a book on self-care in social work and has published articles in numerous journals.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1133355110
• ISBN 13: 9781133355113
• Reliure: Fournitures diverses
• Numéro d'édition: 4
• Nombre de pages: 528
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible