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Author : Karen Kay Kirst-Ashman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 542 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Public welfare
ISBN : 0534577385
Author : Karen Kirst-Ashman
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2012-02-01
Category : Public welfare
ISBN : 113335498X
Designed to give your students a solid introduction to the profession of social work, INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL WELFARE, 4E, International Edition helps students understand the issues that social workers address every day. Using clear, engaging prose, author Kirst-Ashman presents a balanced overview within a unifying theme of critical thinking that will train students to be more evaluative of key concepts. In addition, studying is made easy with the Book Companion Website, which provides students with opportunities to complete self-assessments as well as pre- and post-tests for each chapter. Thoughtful case studies found throughout the text show you what social-work practice looks like in different contexts and with different populations. INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL WELFARE, 4E, International Edition also boasts a thorough set of instructor focused resources that helps instructors streamline and maximize the effectiveness of their course preparation.
Author : Karen K. Kirst-Ashman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Public welfare
ISBN : 1133354971
Author : Karen K. Kirst-Ashman
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2016-01-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 1305388399
Karen K. Kirst-Ashman's introductory book enhances readers' ability to grasp the essence and spirit of generalist social work and the issues in social welfare that social workers address every day. Giving those who are contemplating a career in social work a solid introduction to the profession, Kirst-Ashman presents a balanced introductory look within a unifying theme of critical thinking that trains readers to be more evaluative of key concepts. This fifth edition is completely updated in every chapter, and includes practice concepts, social welfare policy concepts, history and current state of the profession, the contexts of practice and populations served, and professional development. Written in a clear and straightforward manner, the book provides numerous case examples to illustrate social work practice. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
Author : Karen Kirst-Ashman
Publisher : Wadsworth Publishing Company
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2009-04-01
Category : Public welfare
ISBN : 0495604291
Designed to give you a solid introduction to the profession of social work, INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL WELFARE, International Edition helps you understand the issues that social workers address every day. Using clear, engaging prose, author Kirst-Ashman presents a balanced overview within a unifying theme of critical thinking that will train you to be more evaluative of key concepts. In addition, studying is made easy with the Book Companion Website, which provides you with opportunities to complete self-assessments as well as pre- and post-tests for each chapter. Thoughtful case studies found throughout the text show you what social-work practice looks like in different contexts and with different populations.
Author : Karen K. Kirst-Ashman
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2012-02-24
Category : Education
ISBN : 0840028660
Karen K. Kirst-Ashman's introductory book enhances the reader's ability to grasp the essence and spirit of generalist social work and the issues in social welfare that social workers address every day. Giving those contemplating a career in social work a solid introduction to the profession, Kirst-Ashman presents a balanced introductory look within a unifying theme of critical thinking that trains readers to be more evaluative of key concepts. The topics covered include practice concepts, social welfare policy concepts, history and current state of the profession, the contexts of practice and populations served, and professional development. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
Author : Karen K. Kirst-Ashman
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Public welfare
ISBN : 1133372031
Karen K. Kirst-Ashman's introductory book enhances the reader's ability to grasp the essence and spirit of generalist social work and the issues in social welfare that social workers address every day. Giving those contemplating a career in social work a solid introduction to the profession, Kirst-Ashman presents a balanced introductory look within a unifying theme of critical thinking that trains readers to be more evaluative of key concepts. The topics covered include practice concepts, social welfare policy concepts, history and current state of the profession, the contexts of practice and populations served, and professional development.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Social service
ISBN : OCLC:456621748
Author : Mary Ann Suppes,Carolyn Cressy Wells
Publisher : Pearson Higher Ed
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2012-02-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780205921461
Learn how social workers use their professional expertise to assist people. This text is part of the Connecting Core Competencies Series. The Social Work Experience: An Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare introduces students to the profession of social work including eight major fields of practice, and provides in-depth discussion of social welfare policy, its history, contemporary issues, and probable future trends. The book helps students understand how social workers use their professional expertise to assist people in solving a wide variety of problems to improve their lives. There are three major parts: The first part, Social Work and its Context, comprises four chapters which introduce the profession of social work, provide theoretical perspectives underlying generalist practice, investigate the concept of social justice, and explore social welfare policy and its history. The second part, Professional Practice Settings, offers an in-depth discussion of eight fields of practice: family and children’s services, mental health, health care, schools, older adult services, criminal justice, and developmental disabilities. The third and final part, A Look to the Future, views the profession through the eyes of futurists and explores the challenges and opportunities that await new social workers. A better teaching and learning experience This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience—for you and your students. Here’s how: Improve Critical Thinking — Discussions on values, ethics, human diversity, and generalist social work practice throughout stimulate students to think critically about varying issues. Engage Students — Case studies introduce each chapter and are carefully developed to illustrate the myriad of problems that social workers deal with in daily practice. Explore Current Issues — Includes new content on a variety of issues, including policy diversity, the environment, and much more. Apply CSWE Core Competencies — The text integrates the 2008 CSWE EPAS, with critical thinking questions and practice tests to assess student understanding and development of competency. Support Instructors — An Instructor’s Manual and Test Bank, Computerized Test Bank (MyTest), BlackBoard Test Item File, and PowerPoint presentations are included in the outstanding supplements package.
Author : Zastrow
Publisher : Wadsworth Publishing Company
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2003-07-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0534608477
Workbook with chapter summaries and experiential exercises.
Author : Dennis Saleebey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Social service
ISBN : 0205011543
A conceptual and practical presentation of the strengths perspective in social work. Part of the Advancing Core Competencies Series, a unique series that helps students taking advanced social work courses apply CSWE's core competencies and practice behaviours examples to specialised fields of practice. The Strengths Perspective in Social Work Practice, 6th edition, presents both conceptual and practical elements of the strengths perspective - from learning about and practicing the strengths perspective to using the strengths perspective with older adults, the chronically ill, and substance abusers. Many of the chapters address recent events -from the tragic shooting in Tucson to the uprisings in the Middle East. Each chapter begins with a section from an expert in the field. A better teaching and learning experience This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience--for you and your students. Here's how: Improve Critical Thinking - Each chapter contains four critical thinking questions and two short essay questions that require the reader to apply key concepts. Engage Students - Extensive case examples keep students interested and help them see a connection between theory and practice. Explore Current Issues - Three new chapters have been added to reflect the most current knowledge in the field. Apply CSWE Core Competencies - The text integrates the 2008 CSWE EPAS, with critical thinking questions and practice tests to assess student understanding and development of competencies and practice behaviours.
Author : Charles Zastrow,Karen K. Kirst-Ashman,Sarah L. Hessenauer
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2019-01-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1337556475
UNDERSTANDING HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT, 11th Edition, looks at the lifespan through the lens of social work theory and practice, covering human development and behavior theories within the context of individual, family, group, organizational, and community systems. Using a chronological lifespan approach, the book presents separate chapters on biological, psychological, and social impacts at the different lifespan stages with an emphasis on strengths and empowerment. Part of the Brooks/Cole Empowerment Series, this edition is up to date and thoroughly integrates the core competencies and recommended behaviors outlined in the current Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) set by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
Author : Linda May Grobman
Publisher : New Social Worker Press
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Social case work
ISBN : 1929109849
Days in the Lives of Social Workers is a collection of first-person narratives describing typical days in the lives of 62 social workers in a variety of settings and roles. Appendices list organizations, websites, government resources, social media, blogs, and podcasts related to social work.
Author : Linda May Grobman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Personal narratives
ISBN : 0965365301
Fifty different case workers are profiled, including their job responsibilities and daily interactions, as the work is studied in a readable, organized manner. Positions include hospital social work in the emergency room, criminal justice social work, educational social work, group home manager, substance abuse social work, and private practice in a variety of settings.
Author : Charles Zastrow
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2016-03-04
Category : Education
ISBN : 130538833X
The bestselling introductory Social Work text on the market, Zastrow's INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL WELFARE: EMPOWERING PEOPLE is lauded for being the most comprehensive and practical text available for beginning social workers. In addition to giving readers a thorough overview of the social work profession, this text offers a realistic view of social problems in contemporary society, equipping students with real-world insight that they can apply in practice. By presenting positive strategies in the context of the core values, ethics, skills, and knowledge base of today's professional social worker, Zastrow encourages students to think critically about new, workable methods for problem-solving and empowering clients. Case studies of contemporary social problems, exhibits, and tables help students apply concepts and compare and contrast issues. The twelfth edition has been thoroughly updated to align with the latest EPAS (2015) from CSWE, and offers insights into new and emerging issues from the field. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
