Introduction to Social Work & Social Welfare: Critical Thinking Perspectives 5th Edition, ISBN-13: 978-1305388390

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Introduction to Social Work & Social Welfare: Critical Thinking Perspectives 5th Edition, ISBN-13: 978-1305388390

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• Publisher: ‎ Cengage Learning; 5th edition (January 1, 2016)
• Language: ‎ English
• 608 pages
• ISBN-10: ‎ 1305388399
• ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1305388390

Designed to give you a solid introduction to the profession of social work, INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL WELFARE, 5th Edition helps you understand the issues that social workers address every day. Using a clear and engaging writing style, author Karen K. Kirst-Ashman presents a balanced overview within a unifying theme of critical thinking that will train you to use evaluative skills in your coursework and beyond. In addition, you’ll study more efficiently and effectively with accompanying digital resources that provide you with opportunities to complete self-assessments as well as pre- and post-tests for each chapter. Thoughtful case studies throughout the text help to prepare you for your career by showing you what social work practice looks like in different contexts and with different populations.

Table of Contents:

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Title

Statement

Copyright

Dedication

Brief Contents

Contents

Preface

Part One: The Profession of Social Work

Ch 1: Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare

Ch 1: Learning Objectives

Ch 1: Introduction

What Is Social Work?

What Is Social Welfare?

Perspectives for Viewing the Social Welfare System: Residual, Institutional, and Developmental

The Conservative–Liberal Continuum

Social Work and Social Welfare History

Fields of Practice in Social Work

The Continuum of Social Work Careers

Social Work Builds on Many Disciplines

Social Work Is Unique

Accredited Social Work Programs

Ch 1: Chapter Summary

Ch 2: Social Work Values and Ethics

Ch 2: Learning Objectives

Ch 2: Introduction

The NASW Code of Ethics

International Social Welfare in a Global Context

Global Human Rights

International Social Work

Personal and Professional Values

Ch 2: Chapter Summary

Ch 3: Empowerment and Human Diversity

Ch 3: Learning Objectives

Ch 3: Introduction

Human Diversity and Differential Treatment

Empowerment and a strengths Perspective

Facets of Human Diversity

Ch 3: Chapter Summary

Ch 3: Case Study for Critical Thinking: An Agency Providing Foster Family Care

Part Two: Social Work Practice

Ch 4: The Process of Generalist Practice

Ch 4: Learning Objectives

Ch 4: Introduction

A Definition of Generalist Practice

Steps Involved in Planned Change

Ch 4: Chapter Summary

Ch 5: Practice Settings

Ch 5: Learning Objectives

Ch 5: Introduction

Social Work Practice Today in Organizations and Communities

Social Work Practice with Systems of All Sizes

Professional Organizations and Associations in Social Work

Careers in Social Work

Social Work Salaries

The Future Employment Outlook for Social Work

Ch 5: Chapter Summary

Ch 5: Case Study for Critical Thinking: An Older Adult Woman with Multiple Needs

Part Three: Social Welfare Policy

Ch 6: An Overview of Social Welfare and Social Work History

Ch 6: Learning Objectives

Ch 6: Introduction

Early European Approaches to Social Welfare

U.S. Social Welfare History: Early Colonization to the Mid-1800s

The Civil War Era

The 1870s to 1900

The Progressive Period: 1900 to the 1920s

The Great Depression and the 1930s

Peace and Complacency: The 1950s

The 1960s and the War on Poverty

Civil Rights in the 1960s

A Return to Conservatism in the 1970s

Conservative Extremes in the 1980s and Early 1990s

Welfare Reform in the Clinton Era

The Conservatism of George W. Bush

The Great Recession

The Presidency of Barack Obama

The Development of the Social Work Profession

Ch 6: Chapter Summary

Ch 7: Policy, Policy Analysis, Policy practice, and Policy Advocacy: Foundations for Service Provisi

Ch 7: Learning Objectives

Ch 7: Introduction

Social Welfare Policy

Social Welfare Policy Development

Structural Components of Social Welfare Programs

Value Perspectives and Political Ideology: Effects on Social Responsibility and Social Welfare Progr

Policy Analysis

What Are Policy Practice and Policy Advocacy?

Approaches to Policy Practice and Policy Advocacy

Ch 7: Chapter Summary

Ch 8: Policies and Programs to Combat Poverty

Ch 8: Learning Objectives

Ch 8: Introduction

Poverty in the United States

Reasons People Are Living in Poverty

Poverty Has Consequences

Social Welfare Policies and Programs

Social Work Roles

Social Insurance Policy

Public Assistance Policy

Ch 8: Chapter Summary

Ch 8: Case Study for Critical Thinking: The WIC Program

Part Four: Client Populations and Contexts

Ch 9: Social Work and Services for Children and Families

Ch 9: Learning Objectives

Ch 9: Introduction

The Diversity of Families

Major Thrusts of Services for Children and Families

Supportive Services

An Ongoing Macro Issue: Advocacy for Resources

Substitute Services

Adoption

Ch 9: Chapter Summary

Ch 10: Social Work and Services for Older Adults

Ch 10: Learning Objectives

Ch 10: Introduction

An Empowerment Perspective

Demographic Characteristics of Older Adults: Race, Gender, and Social Class

Common Issues Facing Older Adults

Contexts for Social Work Practice with Older Adults

Empowerment for Diverse Populations of Older Adults

Ch 10: Chapter Summary

Ch 11: Social Work and Services for People with Disabilities

Ch 11: Learning Objectives

Ch 11: Introduction

People with Mobility Disabilities

Ethical Implications for Social Work Practice: The Importance of Self-Determination

What Are Developmental Disabilities?

Treatment over Time of People with Developmental Disabilities: The Quest for Social and Economic Jus

Generalist Social Work and People Who Have Developmental Disabilities

Empowerment Through Legislation: Seeking Social and Economic Justice

Social Work and Community Empowerment for People with Disabilities

Ch 11: Chapter Summary

Ch 12: Social Work and Services in Health Care

Ch 12: Learning Objectives

Ch 12: Introduction

Health Problems

Social Work Roles in Health Care

Health Care in the United States Today

Cultural Competence and the U.S. Health-Care System

The Health Crisis of HIV and AIDS in the United States

Global Perspectives: HIV and AIDS

Ch 12: Chapter Summary

Ch 13: Social Work and Services in Mental Health

Ch 13: Learning Objectives

Ch 13: Introduction

Mental Health, Mental Disorders, and Social Work Roles

Clients with Mental Health Problems

What Social Workers Do in Mental Health

Evidence-Based Practice in Mental Health

Managed Care Policies and Programs in Mental Health

Cultural Competence in Mental Health Settings

Ch 13: Chapter Summary

Ch 14: Social Work and Substance Use, Abuse, and Dependence

Ch 14: Learning Objectives

Ch 14: Introduction

Definitions in Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA)

Alcohol and Other Substances Causing Abuse and Dependence

Methods of Ingesting Substances

Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Dependence Affects Family Relationships

The Treatment Process

Resources for the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders

Treatment Models

Ch 14: Chapter Summary

Ch 15: Social Work and Services for Youths and in the Schools

Ch 15: Learning Objectives

Ch 15: Introduction

School Social Work

Gay and Lesbian Youths: A Population at Risk

Creative Empowerment for Youths Through Macro Practice

School Violence

Teenage Sexual Activity, Pregnancy, and Parenting Issues

Ch 15: Chapter Summary

Ch 16: Social Work and Services in the Criminal Justice System

Ch 16: Learning Objectives

Ch 16: Introduction

Introducing Crime and Criminal Justice

Who Commits Crimes? Race, Social Class, and Gender Issues

Are Crime Rates Rising or Falling?

Criminal Justice Settings and Forensic Social Work

Ch 16: Chapter Summary

Ch 16: Case Study for Critical Thinking: A Client with a Serious Hereditary Disease

Epilogue

References

Name Index

Subject Index

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