Social Work and Social Welfare: An Introduction

by Marla Berg-Weger

Like the first edition of Social Work and Social Welfare: An Invitation , this edition introduces students to the knowledge, skills, and values that are essential for working with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities in a variety of practice settings. With updated demographic, statistical, legislative, policy, and research information; sensitive discussions of contemporary ethical issues; and new first-person narratives from social workers in a variety of fields, the second edition provides an up ... Read More

Like the first edition of Social Work and Social Welfare: An Invitation , this edition introduces students to the knowledge, skills, and values that are essential for working with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities in a variety of practice settings. With updated demographic, statistical, legislative, policy, and research information; sensitive discussions of contemporary ethical issues; and new first-person narratives from social workers in a variety of fields, the second edition provides an up-to-date profile of the world in which today's social workers practice. At ... you will find a wealth of resources to help you create a dynamic, experiential introduction to social work for your students. Read Less