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The Call to Social Work is based on a simple question: What can we learn by listening to the stories about the work of the social worker? The result is a collection of passionate stories told in vivid detail about social workers' efforts to contribute to compassion and justice in the world, to pursue social transformations, and to provide a vision for a better way of living.
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The purpose of this book is to accurately capture the thought and deeds of social workers —the good and bad. Each life story in this book represents a true picture of what the social worker said. Instructors who use this book in their courses will have to contrast their ideals of practice with the realities captured in each life story. Students who read this book will have to think about whether each story represents good practice or what principles they would adhere to based on their understanding of social work. The purpose of this book is to accurately capture the thought and deeds of social workers the good and bad. Each life story in this book represents a true picture of what the social worker said. Instructors who use this book in their courses will have to contrast their ideals of practice with the realities captured in each life story. Students who read this book will have to think about whether each story represents good practice or what principles they would adhere to based on their understanding of social work.
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