The Social Work Experience: A Case-Based Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare, 8th edition

Published by Pearson (27 November 2023) © 2024

  • Mary Ann Suppes
  • Carolyn Cressy Wells
  • Melinda Lee Kiltz Mount Mary University
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Title overview

The Social Work Experience is a case-based, contemporary introduction to the social work profession. In-depth coverage explores 8 major fields of practice and the latest ethical and professional standards. Social welfare policies are presented in historical perspective, along with discussion of current issues and probable future trends. Authentic, current chapter-opening case studies introduce a wide variety of real-world situations and portray diverse populations in both client and social worker roles.

The 8th Edition incorporates professional social work values and ethics into the contents of every chapter. New short case studies in each chapter, in addition to the chapter-opening cases, illustrate special issues and concerns in social work practice today.

Table of contents

  1. The Social Work Profession
  2. Social Justice, Poverty, and Diversity: The Intersectionality of Multiple Factors
  3. Social Welfare Policy: Historical Perspectives
  4. Family and Children's Services
  5. Social Work in Mental Health
  6. Social Work in Health Care
  7. Social Work in the Schools
  8. Social Work with Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders
  9. Social Work with Older Adults
  10. Social Work in the Justice System
  11. Developmental Disabilities and Social Work
  12. The Social Work Profession Looks to the Future
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