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.

Introduction to Social Work: The People's Profession

Politics & Social Sciences

Ira Colby

Social Sciences

Lyceum Books

Recognized as the best text for Introduction to Social Work courses, this third edition of Colby and Dziegielewski's classic text is an engaging introduction to the social work profession, designed for students interested in social work but uncertain of the nature of the profession. The authors are guided by three 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 authors informal tone also prompts student self-reflection about his or her role as a social worker. The new 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.

Sophia Dziegielewski

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. Strengths of this edition: Addresses the new 2015 EPAS; Significant updates have been made to reflect political, demographic, and legal changes of the past five years; New content on diversity has been incorporated throughout, including information related to work with Native Americans and Alaskan Natives, and the Indian Child Welfare Act; Biographies of social workers highlight a variety of opportunities and career paths; Activities ask readers to engage personally and critically with the material to examine their own assumptions, thoughts, and goals; Did you know... features throughout the text call attention to the unexpected and unique aspects of the profession; Extensive glossary with clear, applicable definitions of relevant concepts; Updated instructor s manual includes sample syllabi, student projects, and a complete test bank.

Introduction To Social Work: The People s Profession

Sophia F. Dziegielewski

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Introduction to Social Work: The People's Profession

Introduction to Social Work: The People's Profession

Introduction To Social Work: The People s Profession