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Integrating the latest accreditation standards and practices from the field, the eighth edition of bestselling SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL WELFARE gives readers a solid understanding of the so… Plus…

Integrating the latest accreditation standards and practices from the field, the eighth edition of bestselling SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL WELFARE gives readers a solid understanding of the social work profession and the role the profession plays in the social welfare system.In keeping with the current Council on Social Work Education's Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards, the book presents a generalist practice perspective in addressing social welfare issues within the context of the systems/ecological framework, the overarching framework used by generalist practitioners as they intervene to address social welfare needs at the individual, family, group, organization, community, and societal levels.Illustrating that there are many reasons why social problems occur, the book explores the history, values, and economic, political and cultural factors that surround these issues, as well as the attempts to solve or address them.Completely current, the eighth edition also includes updates on such key issues as health care, mental health, immigration, and criminal justice.; PDF; Reference & Languages > Social services & welfare, criminology > Social welfare & social services >, Cengage Learning<

ISBN: 9781305480667

Integrating the latest accreditation standards and practices from the field, the eighth edition of bestselling SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL WELFARE gives you a solid understanding of the social… Plus…

Integrating the latest accreditation standards and practices from the field, the eighth edition of bestselling SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL WELFARE gives you a solid understanding of the social work profession and the role the profession plays in the social welfare system. Illustrating that there are many reasons why social problems occur, the text explores the history, values, and economic, political, and cultural factors that surround these issues, as well as the attempts to solve or address them. The authors refrain from presenting a biased political perspective but instead challenge you to think critically about issues in a new way--giving you a more in-depth comprehension and appreciation for this important profession. Packed with real-world examples, this edition includes chapter-opening vignettes about social workers in specific settings, discussions about career opportunities for social workers, and updates on such key issues as health care, mental health, immigration, and criminal justice. Sociology DE,GB,ES,IT,FR English Social Sciences, Cengage Learning EMEA<

ISBN: 9781305480667

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