Introduction to Social Work: Social Workers Effecting Change in Our World

Ritter, Jessica A.

ISBN 10: 1793567220 / ISBN 13: 9781793567222

Edité par Cognella Academic Publishing, 2023

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: Introduction to Social Work: Social Workers Effecting Change in Our World
• Éditeur: Cognella Academic Publishing
• Date de parution: 2023
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 1793567220
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9781793567222
• Reliure: Couverture souple
• État de l'article: New

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Synopsis

This textbook presents a comprehensive and current overview of social work to help guide students as they begin their exploration of the field. Author Jessica A. Ritter infuses this text with a dynamic, updated approach while making sure to include time-tested elements useful in an introductory social work text. The book gives equal coverage to micro and macro social work, has a strong social justice orientation, and features a unique framework highlighting all three major domains of social work: practice, policy, and research.

Additional features of the book include a strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) material as well as an emphasis on the current social challenges facing our country such as systemic racism; the Coronavirus pandemic; environmental justice; and the current political climate and political divisions. There are also case studies, critical thinking questions, insights on career-path options, and interactive features that aid student learning.

Fresh, contemporary, and accessible, this is the ideal text for the Introduction to Social Work course at the BSW level.

À propos de l?auteur

Jessica A. Ritter is a professor of social work at Metropolitan State University of Denver, where she teaches undergraduate- and graduate-level social work courses. Dr. Ritter earned her doctoral and master's degrees in social work from the University of Texas at Austin. Since becoming a social worker, she has been committed to improving and protecting children's rights in the United States and around the world. She has a special passion for preparing students for social work policy practice. Dr. Ritter is a Fulbright scholar and has authored and coauthored numerous books, book chapters, and articles within the field.