Social Work: Issues and Opportunities in a Challenging Profession

Dinitto, Diana M.,McNeece, C. Aaron

ISBN 10: 0138169438 / ISBN 13: 9780138169435

Published by Prentice Hall, 1990

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Social Work: Issues and Opportunities in a Challenging Profession
• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication Date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0138169438
• ISBN 13: 9780138169435
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

An introduction to the field, describing the theories and methods of social work practice, and the controversial issues within the profession. Emphasizes issues and concerns about the profession itself, such as the current status of social work, and its relationship to other human service professions. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

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A comprehensive look at the profession of social work, including the rewarding aspects of social work practice as well as the struggles and problems faced by social workers as they do their jobs and uphold the values and ethics of the profession. The book uses case vignettes, boxed illustrations on issues of current importance to the profession, questions, and other pedagogical devices to bring the practice of social work to life. Controversial issues are also presented, such as whether the profession is moving away from social goals of political advocacy and reducing poverty, and toward an emphasis on psychotherapy and private practice. Women's issues and ethnic concerns are addressed in depth, as well as the history of the profession, practice methods, and fields of practice. The text also addresses issues faced by human service professionals and the interrelationships among social workers and other human service professionals. For professionals working in the field of social work.