Introduction to Social Work: Social Workers Effecting Change in Our World

by Jessica A Ritter

This textbook presents a comprehensive and current overview of social work to help guide students as they begin their exploration of the field. Author Jessica A. Ritter infuses this text with a dynamic, updated approach while making sure to include time-tested elements useful in an introductory social work text. The book gives equal coverage to micro and macro social work, has a strong social justice orientation, and features a unique framework highlighting all three major domains of social practice, policy, and research.
Additional features of the book include a strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) material as well as an emphasis on the current social challenges facing our country such as systemic racism; the Coronavirus pandemic; environmental justice; and the current political climate and political divisions. There are also case studies, critical thinking questions, insights on career-path options, and interactive features that aid student learning.
Fresh, contemporary, and accessible, this is the ideal text for the Introduction to Social Work course at the BSW level.

448 pages, Paperback

Published July 10, 2023

Reviews

[amelia elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book wasn’t bad. But did I read it? Nooopeee 😜

[Apzmarshl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great spotlights on areas of social work.

[Katie MacGillvray · Rating 4 out of 5]

yes, this is my class textbook