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An introduction to the profession of social work
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- Book Synopsis
- What does it mean to be a social worker? Get an overview of the social work profession and learn about the role of the social worker in the social welfare system with Segal, Gerdes and Steiner's text. Through case studies, personal stories and exercises, AN INTRODUCTION TO THE PROFESSION OF SOCIAL WORK helps you apply concepts as well as understand what social workers do, what they need to know and the issues they face. Part of the Brooks/Cole Empowerment Series, the sixth edition is completely up to date. It also prepares you for a successful career by integrating the core competencies and recommended practice behaviors outlined in the most recent Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) set by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
- About The Author
- Elizabeth A. Segal is a professor emerita of Arizona State University's School of Social Work. Along with this text, Dr. Segal has multiple publications, including an introduction to social work text, two books on empathy and numerous journal articles. She is a co-founder and an editor emeritus of the Journal of Poverty. Her areas of research and interest include inequality, social justice and social empathy.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781337567046
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Brooks/Cole, (26 April 2018)
- Number of Pages
- 544
- Weight
- 880 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 25 x 190 x 231 mm
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