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Author : Karen Kay Kirst-Ashman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 542 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Public welfare
ISBN : 0534577385
Author : Karen Kirst-Ashman
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 43,7 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 Kirst-Ashman
Publisher : Wadsworth Publishing Company
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 40,7 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 : Unknown
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Public welfare
ISBN : 1133354971
Author : Karen K. Kirst-Ashman
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,6 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 K. Kirst-Ashman
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,5 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 : Mary Ann Suppes,Carolyn Cressy Wells
Publisher : Pearson Higher Ed
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 45,9 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 : Karen K. Kirst-Ashman
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 42,8 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 : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Social service
ISBN : OCLC:456621748
Author : Dennis Saleebey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,8 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 : Karen K. Kirst-Ashman,Vicki Vogel
Publisher : Wadsworth Publishing Company
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2006-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0495093920
The student manual includes classroom exercises and assignments designed to coincide directly with the text content and can be used to help students integrate reading material. Also contains detailed outlines of each chapter.
Author : Vicki Vogel,Karen K. Kirst-Ashman
Publisher : Thomson Brooks/Cole
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2006-01-04
Category : Public welfare
ISBN : 0495171921
The booklet provides information from interviews with social workers that discuss why social work is a valuable field, rewarding and challenging aspects of being a social worker, case examples that highlight the background, the social worker's role, the process and the outcome.
Author : Morley D. Glicken
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 696 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2010-12-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781483315027
A student-friendly introduction to the field of social work, social welfare, and the profession of social work, social issues, and social welfare Designed to get students excited about the profession and thinking critically about what social workers do and how they operate within the larger system, this Second Edition explores social issues in the United States, looks at how the social welfare system attempts to resolve these issues, and considers the many roles assumed by professional social workers within the social welfare system. This edition offers new and revised coverage throughout and reflects recent current events, including the historic 2008 presidential election, catastrophes such as Hurricane Katrina and the Haiti earthquake, and government responses.
Author : Zastrow
Publisher : Wadsworth Publishing Company
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2003-07-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0534608477
Workbook with chapter summaries and experiential exercises.
Author : Charles Zastrow
Publisher : Brooks Cole
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Public welfare
ISBN : 0534366988
Comprehensive and modern, this new edition of Charles Zastrow's INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL WELFARE, SEVENTH EDITION is in step with the current state of social work in contemporary society. The issues that affect people in need are presented in the context of the values, ethics, and knowledge base of today's professional social worker. The book's up-to-date coverage and its social problems approach, along with Zastrow's easy-reading style, make it an enduring favorite in preparing students for the rewards and the challenges of the real world of social work. The Seventh Edition has been completely updated, and now features international perspectives as well as many new discussions of key trends in the field. Just some of the topics Zastrow covers include: Generalist Practice, Spirituality, The strengths perspective, Managed care, Child molestation, rape, and incest, Diversity, The criminal justice system, populations at risk, Ethnic-sensitive social work practice, Proposed welfare alternatives, Institutional racism, Depression in the Elderly, and The population crisis and the future. Using a social problems approach, the book presents useful tools for social work intervention that readers can use in helping to facilitate positive changes. As students come face to face with the harsh realities of today's social problems, they become familiar with the social services and programs they'll encounter in helping people overcome their troubles. As they learn more about the shortcomings and benefits of the social services, they begin to think critically about new ways to solve problems.
