Social Work: An Empowering Profession, 10th edition

  • Brenda Dubois
  • , Karla Krogsrud Miley

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Explore the who, what, and why of social work with Social Work: An Empowering Profession. Aligned to the 2015 CSWE competencies, it helps you apply what you learn with practice applications, case examples, and “Voices from the Field” vignettes. Content covers historical and philosophical roots, the professional base of values and ethics, human rights, the social service delivery network, social policy, client populations, the various fields of practice, and much more.

The 10th Edition refreshes the internal organization of some chapters and updates content throughout. New features such as “Pause to Reflect” and “Bridging the Micro-Macro Divide” encourage discussion and help you develop critical-thinking skills.

Published by Pearson (November 14th 2025) - Copyright © 2026

ISBN-13: 9780135350119

Subject: Social Work & Human Services

Category: Introduction to Social Work

I. THE PROFESSION OF SOCIAL WORK

  • 1. Social Work: A Helping Profession
  • 2. An Evolving Profession
  • 3. Social Work and Social Systems
  • 4. The Social Service Delivery System

II. SOCIAL WORK PERSPECTIVES

  • 5. Values and Ethics in Social Work
  • 6. Human Rights and Social Justice
  • 7. Diversity and Social Work

III. GENERALIST SOCIAL WORK

  • 8. Empowerment Social Work Practice
  • 9. Social Work Functions and Roles
  • 10. Social Work and Social Policy

IV. CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN FIELDS OF PRACTICE

  • 11. Social Work and Poverty, Homelessness, Unemployment, and Criminal Justice
  • 12. Social Work in Health, Rehabilitation, and Mental Health
  • 13. Social Work with Families and Youths
  • 14. Adult and Aging Services