Social Work: An Empowering Profession, 10th edition

Explore the who, what, and why of social work with Social Work: An Empowering Profession. Aligned to the 2022 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.