Social work and social welfare: an invitation with case studies cd-rom

The first of five books in McGraw-Hill's new series NEW DIRECTIONS IN SOCIAL WORK, Social Work and Social Welfare provides an introduction to many facets of social work. Students will learn about the profession's origins, the professional knowledge, skills, and values that social workers possess, the myriad settings in which social workers are employed, the ever-widening array of people that social workers serve, and the broad background that social workers acquire during their pursuit of a social work degree.

Social Work and Social Welfare: An Invitation, 1/e Preface 1. A Glimpse into the World of Social Work 2. The History of Social Work and Social Welfare 3. U.S. Poverty and the Implications for Social Work 4. The Social Work Environment 5. Diversity in Social Work Practice 6. Values and Ethics in Social Work Practice 7. Social Work Perspectives and Methods 8. Fields of Social Work Practice 9. Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families 10. Social Work Practice with Groups 11. Social Work Practice with Organizations and Communities 12. The Social Work Profession Glossary/Index