Foundations of Social Work Practice: A Graduate Text / Edition 3

by Mark A. Mattaini, Carol H. (Eds.) Meyer, Christine T. Lowery

Overview

Here, in a single volume, is the core knowledge of the practice of social work, thoroughly updated in a new, state-of-the-art second edition. The Foundations of Social Work Practice covers the core content required in foundation practice courses in masters' degree programs accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. With detailed emphasis on today's best practices, The Foundations of Social Work Practice integrates concept and theory with skills-building exercises. It also includes the NASW Code of Ethics.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780871013491
Publisher:	National Association of Social Workers/N A S W Press
Publication date:	08/28/2002
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	456
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 1.00(d)

Table of Contents

	Preface	xi
	Introduction	xiii
Section I	Foundation Knowledge
Chapter 1	The Ecosystems Perspective: Implications for Practice	3
Chapter 2	Social Justice and International Human Rights	20
Chapter 3	Professional Values and Ethics	43
Chapter 4	Diversity, Ethnic Competence, and Social Justice	69
Chapter 5	Knowledge for Practice	87
Chapter 6	Monitoring Social Work Practice	117
Section II	The Foundations of Practice
Chapter 7	Practice with Individuals	135
Chapter 8	Social Work with Families	165
Chapter 9	Practice with Groups	188
Chapter 10	Practice with Communities	209
Chapter 11	Practice in Organizations	240
Chapter 12	Generalist Practice: People and Programs	265
Section III	The Contexts of Practice
Chapter 13	Fields of Practice	291
Chapter 14	The Profession of Social Work	312
Appendix A	NASW Code of Ethics	327
Appendix B	Sample Exercises	351
	Index	367
	About the Editors	381
	About the Contributors	383

Editorial Reviews

In this iteration (date unspecified for the previous), seven professors of social work from New York to Alaska expand their emphasis on social justice, empowerment, and the moral core of the profession in covering contemporary issues--including an ecosystems approach, aging, disabilities, human rights, multiculturalism, and welfare reform. The volume is organized into three sections: foundation knowledge, the foundations of practice, and the contexts of practice. Includes the NASW Code of Ethics and sample class exercises. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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