An Introduction To The Profession Of Social Work Becoming A Change Agent 2/E

Segal, Elizabeth A.; Gerdes, Karen E.; Steiner, Sue

ISBN 10: 0495127094 / ISBN 13: 9780495127093

Published by Brooks Cole, 2006

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Introduction To The Profession Of Social Work Becoming A Change Agent 2/E
• Publisher: Brooks Cole
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0495127094
• ISBN 13: 9780495127093
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition, International Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Considering a career in social work? AN INTRODUCTION TO THE PROFESSION OF SOCIAL WORK: BECOMING A CHANGE AGENT helps you decide whether social work is a good fit for you by introducing you to the social work profession and describing the role of social work in the social welfare system. Through cases, personal stories, and exercises, this social work text helps you apply the concepts and understand what it means to be a social worker. AN INTRODUCTION TO THE PROFESSION OF SOCIAL WORK is a must read for anyone considering or pursing a career in social work!

About the Authors

Elizabeth A. Segal is a Professor in Arizona State University's School of Social Work. Along with this text, Segal has multiple publications, including an introduction to social work text and numerous journal articles. She is a co-founder and editor emeritus of the Journal of Poverty. Her areas of research and interest include inequality, social justice, and social empathy.

Karen Gerdes is Professor Emeritus at the Arizona State University School of Social Work. Her articles have appeared in such journals as the Journal of Social Work Education, The Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, and Journal of Public Affairs Education. Dr. Gerdes's areas of interest include conation and the conative mind.

Sue Steiner is Professor at California State University, Chico School of Social Work. Her areas of interest include macro practice/community organizing, social welfare policy, and teaching effectiveness. She is a co-author of a book on self-care in social work and has published articles in numerous journals.