Days in the Lives of Social Workers: 58 Professionals Tell Real-Life Stories From Social Work Practice (4th Edition)
This title is now available as an etext (ordering ISBN:ISBN-10: 0205035582 • ISBN-13: 9780205035588) or through Pearson Custom Library.
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This best-selling text continues to offer a comprehensive introduction to the field of social work with a unique focus on the diverse groups to whom social workers provide services; including children, older adults, disabled persons, and members of minority racial and ethnic groups.
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It covers the emergence of the profession of social work, career oportunities for social workers, and the values and competencies required of social workers.
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Timely issues that this edition addresses include the following: the events of 9/11 and their dramatic influence on human services in the United States; the United States involvement in Middle East warfare; the physical and emotional damage to individuals involved in Middle East warfare; and the 2000 Census---how substantial changes in the U.S. population suggest a need for realignment of social services. Â Â
Country | USA |
Brand | Pearson |
Manufacturer | Pearson |
Binding | Paperback |
UnitCount | 1 |
EANs | 9780205034673 |
ReleaseDate | 0000-00-00 |