Social Work and Social Welfare: An Introduction - Hardcover

Ambrosino, Rosalie; Heffernan, Joseph; Shuttlesworth, Guy; Ambrosino, Robert

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0495095125 ISBN 13: 9780495095125

Publisher: Brooks Cole, 2007

Synopsis

This popular text is designed to give you a broad understanding about the social work profession and the role that the profession plays in the social welfare system. The authors demonstrate that there are many reasons why social problems occur. You'll explore the history, values, economic, political and cultural factors that surround these issues, as well as the attempts to solve or address them. Throughout this thought-provoking text, you'll be challenged to think critically about issues in a new way, and gain a more in-depth comprehension and appreciation for this important profession.

About this title

About the Author:

Rosalie Ambrosino is professor and interim chair of the Department of Social Work at the University of Texas at San Antonio, where she teaches policy and cultural competence. She previously taught research, human behavior, and practice courses in child welfare. She also served on the faculty and as head of the BSW Program at the University of Texas at Austin for 18 years. Dr. Ambrosino has extensive social work experience in settlement houses/community centers, child welfare, school social work, and administration. She received her Ph.D. at the University of Texas at Austin, her master's degree at Antioch University, and her bachelor's degree at the University of Minnesota.

Review:

"This is the most informative social science book and an excellent source of reference."

"A clearly written and well-organized description of the development of social welfare in America, the basic social work practice methods and the major settings of social work practice."

"A textbook that utilizes the most current science-based knowledge and will help to prepare professionals to work with the needs and resources of the most diverse client populations."

"[This book] has important educational value... [the] authors provide a diversity of information with a variety of professional experience. This is an excellent text for students interested in social work and social welfare."

About this edition

• Publisher: Brooks Cole
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0495095125
• ISBN 13: 9780495095125
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 585