The Foundations of Social Work Practice: A Graduate Text

For graduate students, applying the tools of the social work profession effectively means absorbing core knowledge as well as mastering specialized education. The ability to ask insightful questions, understand the complexities of social work practice, and develop intervention strategies based on that knowledge is critical. In this much-anticipated third edition of their landmark textbook, Mattaini, Lowery and Meyer have skillfully collected teachings from some of the profession s most experienced practitioners that will thoroughly prepare graduate students to take on the challenges of the 21st century.

SPECIAL FEATURES:

Presents in-depth chapters that can be designed in a 'mix and match' fashion for flexibility and individuality in course teaching
Integrates specialist skills with foundation knowledge
Underscores the often life-changing effects that social work practitioner-guided decisions have on the lives of clients