Empowerment Series Introduction to Social Work & Social Welfare Critical Thinking Perspectives 5th Edition by Karen K. Kirst-Ashman
By: Karen K. Kirst-Ashman
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Print ISBN: 9781337231381, 133723138X
eText ISBN: 9781305856080, 1305856082
Edition: 5th
Copyright year: 2017
Karen K. Kirst-Ashman?s introductory book enhances readers? ability to grasp the essence and spirit of generalist social work and the issues in social welfare that social workers address every day. Giving those who are contemplating a career in social work a solid introduction to the profession, Kirst-Ashman presents a balanced introductory look within a unifying theme of critical thinking that trains readers to be more evaluative of key concepts. This fifth edition is completely updated in every chapter, and includes practice concepts, social welfare policy concepts, history and current state of the profession, the contexts of practice and populations served, and professional development. Written in a clear and straightforward manner, the book provides numerous case examples to illustrate social work practice.
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Additional ISBNs
9781305388390, 9781305857582, 1305388399, 1305857585, 9781305804647, 9781305388390
