Introduction to Social Work
O. William Farley; Larry Lorenzo Smith; Scott W. Boyle
Language: English
Published by Pearson, 2008
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- Title
- Introduction to Social Work
- Author
- O. William Farley; Larry Lorenzo Smith; Scott W. Boyle
- Publisher
- Pearson
- Publication year
- 2008
- Condition
- Good
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0205625762
- ISBN 13
- 9780205625765
- Item weight
- 1.85 pounds
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From the Back Cover
Farley/Smith/Boyle, Introduction to Social Work, 11/e
With its balanced presentation of social work and social welfare, this classic introductory text provides a comprehensive and historical view of social work to help students better understand and appreciate the profession.
It emphasizes the generalist practice perspective and answers students' questions about social work and their social work education. Cases help students apply theory to practice and provide a glimpse of what social workers do as well as illustrate the versatility of the profession.
The Eleventh Edition has been thoroughly updated to include new information on:
- Evidenced-based practice
- Motivational interviewing
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- International social work
- Emerging problems in social welfare
- Clients with disabilities
- Medicare drug prescription program
- Updated information on social work education
- Alcohol and drug prevention
- Federal laws influencing child abuse
- Aging trends in social work
- Future trends in the profession
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