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

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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