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DiNitto (alcohol studies and education, U. of Texas at Austin) and McNeece (social work, Florida State U.) compile 17 chapters that introduce college students to the social work profession within a domestic and global context. The volume addresses challenges and controversies social workers face as well as the rewarding aspects of the field. Contributors (some new to this edition), mostly social work scholars from the US, describe the profession's history and value base, early pioneers and prototypes of the field, social work theory, and concepts of micro, mezzo, and macro-practice. Diversity in the field and practice with diverse groups, privatization, and research and evidence-based practice are addressed. Also explored are different roles, types of issues clients have, and environments in which social workers practice. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Social work is an exciting field full of demands and rewards. Social Work: Issues and Opportunities in a Challenging Profession, Third Edition, allows readers to look at many aspects of social work practice. The satisfaction of working in a profession that helps others is presented alongside the difficulties and opportunities social workers face. Discussion of the differences between social work and the other helping professions helps readers identify where their interests lie.The authors present the basic concepts, elements, and theories of social work and use this foundation to take a closer look at various fields of practice, diverse population groups, and social work environments. Special attention is given to social work in the criminal justice system, international social work, and social work in rural and poverty-affected communities. Social Work: Issues and Opportunities in a Challenging Profession makes social work real and relevant to anyone entering the field.
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