Empowerment Series: Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare: Empowering People

by Charles Zastrow, Sarah L. Hessenauer

Discover a thorough overview of today's social work profession with a realistic glimpse into social problems in contemporary society with Zastrow/Hessenauer's best-selling INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL EMPOWERING PEOPLE, 13E. This practical text provides real insights you can apply in practice. Updates highlight the latest developments and emerging issues, from Biden's social welfare policies and self-care for social workers to employment, immigration, mass shootings and the pandemic. You learn to develop new methods for problem solving and empowering clients as the authors present positive strategies within the context of the core values, ethics, skills and knowledge base of today's professional social worker. Updated case studies, exhibits and tables highlight, compare and contrast contemporary social problems and issues. Core content from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) aligns with the latest Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS).

832 pages, Paperback

Published January 13, 2022

Reviews

[Suzanne Lorraine Kunz Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a great book to introduce us to social work and social welfare! So many people and populations needing help. This book did a great job describing needs and ways to help!