There are certain questions that all students considering social work ask. Who are social workers? What is it that social workers do? How is the social work profession changing? What does it take to become a social worker? Ira Colby and Sophia Dziegielewski bring their decades of experience in social work practice and education to answer these questions. This engaging text gives readers a practical guide to the many ways in which social workers effect change in their communities and the world. The authors offer an overview and history of the profession; introduce readers to the practice of social work at the micro, mezzo, and macro level; and finally look closely at the many settings and populations that social workers work with. While realistically portraying the pressures and obstacles that social workers face, Colby and Dziegielewski communicate their own passion for social work.

Introduction to Social Work, Fourth Edition: The People's Profession

Politics & Social Sciences

Colby, Ira

Social Sciences

Oxford University Press

Introduction to Social Work: The People's Profession is an engaging introduction into the social work profession, designed for students interested in social work but uncertain of the nature of the profession. The authors are guided by a set of questions: who are social workers? What is it that social workers do? How is the social work profession changing? The authors effectively communicate their own passion and enthusiasm for social work while realistically portraying the pressures and obstacles that social workers face. Unique profiles of contemporary social workers provide insight into their lives and the profession. The relaxed tone also prompts student self-reflection about his or her role as a social worker. The 3rd edition has been redesigned around the 2008 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards for social work education and Code of Ethics information, including topics ranging from traditional agency-based practice to less conventional settings such as political and international social work.

Introduction to Social Work, Third Edition: The People's Profession

Dziegielewski, Sophia F.

Introduction to Social Work: The People's Profession

Nelson-Gardell, Debra

In this stimulating introductory text, the authors present a broad, realistic, and accurate portrayal of the field of social work. The book is organized around questions often asked by students when first considering the profession. Unique to this text are profiles and photos of contemporary social workers that provide insight into the lives of modern-day professionals. Interspersed throughout the text are "Did you know" features that provide factual and interesting details of the profession and activity boxes that involve the reader in specific concepts. A summary and references conclude each chapter.

Dziegielewski, Sophia

Lyceum Books

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