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Social Work and Social Welfare: An Invitation is a nationally recognized, best-selling text and unique website for U.S. "introductory social work and social welfare" courses. It provides students 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 i-- rst-person narratives from social workers in a variety of i-- elds. The call to become engaged in some of society's most challenging issues is clearer than in previous editions.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
BRIEF CONTENTS Preface xv About the Author xxi CHAPTER 1 A Glimpse into the World of Social Work 1 CHAPTER 2 History of Social Work and Social Welfare 20 CHAPTER 3 U.S. Poverty and the Implications for Social Work 48 CHAPTER 4 The Social Work Environment 75 CHAPTER 5 Diversity in Social Work Practice 94 CHAPTER 6 Values and Ethics in Social Work Practice 125 CHAPTER 7 Social Work Perspectives and Methods 152 CHAPTER 8 Fields of Social Work Practice 178 CHAPTER 9 Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families 220 CHAPTER 10 Social Work Practice with Groups 243 CHAPTER 11 Social Work Practice with Organizations and Communities and Policy Practice 267 CHAPTER 12 The Social Work Profession 293 References R-1 Credits C-1 Glossary/Index I-1
Über den Autor / die Autorin
Marla Berg-Weger is a professor in the School of Social Work at Saint Louis University, Missouri, where she also serves as the Director of Field Education. Dr. Berg-Weger has been a social worker for over three decades and holds social work degrees at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. Her social work practice experience includes public social welfare services, domestic violence services, mental health, and health care social work. Her research and writing focuses on social work practice and gerontological social work, particularly in the areas of older adult mobility and family caregiving. With Julie Birkenmaier, she co-authored the textbook The Practicum Companion for Social Work: Integrating Class and Field Work. With Birkenmaier and Marty DeWeese, she co-authored another book in this series, Contemporary Social Work Practice. She is the past president of the Association of Gerontology in Social Work and currently serves as the Secretary. She also serves as the Chair of the Journal of Gerontological Social Work Editorial Board Executive Committee. She is a Fellow in the Gerontological Society of America, a Co-Convenor of the Society's Transportation Interest Group, and a member of the Publications Committee.
