Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare: Critical Thinking Perspectives - Hardcover

Kirst-Ashman, Karen

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0495002445 ISBN 13: 9780495002444

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 1980

Synopsis

Karen K. Kirst-Ashman's introductory text enhances students' ability to grasp the essence and spirit of generalist social work and the issues in social welfare that social workers address everyday. Intended to give students contemplating a career in social work a solid introduction to the profession, Kirst-Ashman presents a balanced, introductory look at the profession, practice concepts, social welfare policy concepts, the history and current concerns of the profession of social work, contexts and populations served, and student development. The book also presents a unifying theme of critical thinking, intended to train students to be more evaluative of key concepts in social work from the very commencement of their interest in this potential career.

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"This text is an exciting and refreshing way to present the material. Classroom discussion is lively and I have noticed that exam scores are higher than lecture only presentation. Furthermore, when speaking individually with students outside of class, they seem to be able to retain the information more completely. I LOVE this book! It allows both the students and I to be creative in the approach to the material which enhances the classroom environment for all of us."

Synopsis

For this introduction to social work, Kirst-Ashman (social work, U. of Wisconsin-Whitewater) focuses on the essence of generalist social work and the social welfare problems that social workers address every day. The themes integrated throughout the text include the pursuit of social and economic justice for populations at risk; client empowerment;

Edition details

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 1980
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0495002445
• ISBN 13: 9780495002444
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 528