Social Work and Social Welfare: An Introduction

Heffernan, W. Joseph; Shuttlesworth, Guy; Ambrosino, Robert; Ambrosino, Rosalie

ISBN 10: 0534525997 ISBN 13: 9780534525996

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 1980

Synopsis

This revision of the authors' best-selling text continues to inspire student interest in the profession of social work, while helping them to understand the role that the profession plays in the social welfare system. The authors' systems/ecological approach to understanding social welfare focuses on specific social welfare areas in which social workers play major roles in policy and practice. The authors encourage students to consider the many reasons social problems occur and to begin to think critically about the issues in a new way, drawing on the book's coverage of the history, values, economic, political, and cultural factors that affect social work and social welfare. The book gives students a broad understanding of the profession of social work itself, including a brief history of its origin, a discussion of various theoretical principles, as well as applications of these principles to common social problems.

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"Excellent It is so interesting and easy to read that the student will read it and then be able to use it as a starting point for class discussion."

Synopsis

This introductory text takes a generalist perspective in addressing social welfare issues within the context of the systems/ecological framework. Focus is on social justice issues, including racism, sexism, and other types of repression. Learning features include chapter summaries, key terms, and discussion questions, plus b&w photos. This fourth e

Edition details

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 1980
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0534525997
• ISBN 13: 9780534525996
• Binding: Misc. Supplies
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 582
• Editor: Ambrosino Rosalie, Heffernan W. Joseph Social Work And Social Welfare