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

Get a better grade with INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL WELFARE! Designed to give you a solid introduction to the profession of social work, this social work text helps you master the concepts and issues in social welfare that social workers address everyday. Studying is made easy with the Book Companion Website that provides you with the opportunity to complete self-assessments as well as pre and post tests for each chapter. Case studies found throughout the text help you see the relevance of what you are learning to the real world.

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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;

About this edition

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