Synopses & Reviews
Considering a career in social work? Or, simply interested in how these talented and dedicated professionals contribute to society? AN INTRODUCTION TO THE PROFESSION OF SOCIAL WORK: BECOMING A CHANGE AGENT, 3E introduces you to the social-work profession and describing 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.
About the Author
Elizabeth A. Segal is Associate Dean of Arizona State University's College of Public Programs and is Professor in the ASU School of Social Work. Additionally, she serves on the CSWE Commission on Leadership Development. Along with this text, Segal has multiple publications, including a social policy textbook and numerous journal articles, and is co-editor of the JOURNAL OF POVERTY. Her areas of research and interest include inequality, social justice and low-income women, children and families. Karen Gerdes is Associate Professor 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 Associate Professor at the Arizona State University School of Social Work. Her areas of interest include macro practice/community organizing; social welfare policy; evaluation of AIDS prevention programs; and poverty reduction policies. She is the author or co-author of many books and has published articles in numerous journals, including the JOURNAL OF SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION, JOURNAL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS EDUCATION, and TEACHING IN SOCIAL WORK.
Table of Contents
1. What Is Social Work? 2. The Social Welfare System. 3. Social Justice and Civil Rights. 4. Poverty and Economic Disparity. 5. Modes of Intervention. 6. Working with Diverse Populations. 7. Child Welfare: Working with Children and their Families. 8. Gerontology: Working with People who are Older. 9. Health Care Services. 10. Mental Health Services. 11. School Social Work. 12. The Workplace. 13. Substance Abuse. 14. Violence, Victims, and Criminal Justice. 15. Crisis, Trauma and Disasters. Appendix A: NASW Code of Ethics. Appendix B: Web Resources. Glossary. Index.