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This popular text is designed to give you a broad understanding about the social work profession and the role that the profession plays in the social welfare system. The authors demonstrate that there are many reasons why social problems occur. You'll explore the history, values, economic, political and cultural factors that surround these issues, as well as the attempts to solve or address them. Throughout this thought-provoking text, you'll be challenged to think critically about issues in a new way, and gain a more in-depth comprehension and appreciation for this important profession.
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Ambrosino et al. (U. of Texas at San Antonio and U. of Texas at Austin) present a textbook for aspiring social workers that covers key concepts and perspectives important to issues in the US today, as well as methods and fields of practice. The text has been reworked in this edition to reflect changes in the profession and social welfare policy arena. It takes a generalist practice perspective in addressing issues within the context of a systems/ecological framework, in line with the current Council on Social Work Education's Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards. Some chapters have expanded information, such as the sections on immigration and international social work. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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