Social Work: An Empowering Profession — Pearson eText 9th Edition – PDF/EPUB Version Downloadable

For courses in Introduction to Social Work.

Applies an empowerment perspective to the social work profession

Using a discipline-based, empowerment-oriented approach, Social Work introduces students to the social work profession with a holistic view of the field, giving them a solid understanding of the “who, what and why” of social work. Aligned to the 2015 CSWE competencies, the text helps students apply what they’ve learned with practice applications, case examples and Voices from the Field vignettes. The 9th Edition offers increased emphasis on diversity and difference, new content on issues and services for youths, major revisions to the disabilities and substance abuse disorders sections, and expanded content on several topics.