Delivering a comprehensive overview of the profession, Zastrow's bestselling Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare: Empowering People, International Edition looks at contemporary society with a realistic view of social problems. By presenting positive strategies in the context of the core values, ethics, skills, and knowledge base of today's professional social worker, Zastrow encourages readers to think about new and realistic ways to solve problems and empower clients. Throughout the book, practical social problems cases, exhibits, and tables help the reader apply chapter concepts to real-world situations, as well as compare and contrast the issues. Completely up to date, the Tenth Edition includes new coverage of human rights, the housing crisis and recession, President Obama's social welfare agenda, and much more.
Part 1 Introduction: Social Welfare and Social Work
Chapter 1 Social Welfare: Its Business, History, and Future
Chapter 2 Social Work as a Profession and a Career
Chapter 3 Generalist Social Work Practice
Part 2 Social Problems and Social Services
Chapter 4 Poverty and Public Walfare
Chapter 5 Emotional/Behavioral Problems and Counseling
Chapter 6 Family Problems and Services to Families
Chapter 7 Sexual Orientation and Services to GLBT Individuals
Chapter 8 Drug Abuse and Drug Treatment Programs
Chapter 9 Crime, Juvenile Delinquency, and Correctional Services
Chapter 10 Problems in Education and School Social Work
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