An introduction to the profession of social work : becoming a change agent /
Elizabeth A. Segal, Karen E. Gerdes, Sue Steiner.
- 6th ed.
- Boston, Mass. : Cengage Learning, 2019.
- xviii, 522 p. : ill., photos.
- (Cengage empowerment series). .
Previous edition 2016.
Includes bibliographical references.
What is social work? -- The history of the social welfare system and the social work profession -- Poverty and economic disparity -- Human rights and social and economic justice -- Dimensions of diversity -- Generalist social work practice -- Child welfare: working with children and their families -- Gerontology: working with people who are older -- Health care services -- Mental health services -- School social work -- Substance abuse -- Violence, victims, and criminal justice -- Crisis, trauma, and disasters.
9781337567046 (pbk.)
Social service. Public welfare Human services. Social problems.. Social workers.