The Social Worker's Internet Handbook

A guide for social workers who want to use the Internet to enhance their practice. The authors review about 350 Web sites and cover topics such as connecting to the Internet, choosing a service provider, using mailing lists and newsgroups, surfing the WWW, networking with colleagues, advocating online, finding helpful information and resources for clients, raising funds, searching for a job, and creating a Web page. They also discuss ethical concerns concerning electronic communication and provision of online social work services. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)