ABSTRACT

Social Work and Social Welfare: An Invitation is a nationally recognized, best-selling text and unique website for US Introductory Social Work and Social Welfare courses. It provides students with the knowledge, skills, and values that are essential for working with individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities, and public policy in a variety of practice settings.

This new third edition is an up-to-date profile of the world in which today’s social workers practice, with current demographic, statistical, legislative, policy, and research information; sensitive discussions of contemporary ethical issues; and new first-person narratives from social workers in a variety of fields. The call to become engaged in some of society’s most challenging issues is clearer than in previous editions.

chapter 1|20 pages

A Glimpse into the World of Social Work

chapter 2|33 pages

History of Social Work and Social Welfare

chapter 4|30 pages

The Social Work Environment

chapter 5|32 pages

Diversity in Social Work Practice

chapter 6|29 pages

Values and Ethics in Social Work Practice

chapter 7|26 pages

Social Work Perspectives and Methods

chapter 8|65 pages

Fields of Social Work Practice

chapter 10|25 pages

Social Work Practice With Groups

chapter 12|26 pages

The Social Work Profession