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DuBois, Brenda, 1949-

Social work : an empowering profession / Brenda DuBois, St Ambrose University, Karla Krogsrud Miley, Black Hawk College. - Eighth edition. - Boston : Pearson, [2014] - xviii, 488 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. - Connecting core competencies series . - Connecting core competencies series. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 432-466) and indexes.

The profession of social work. Social work : a helping profession -- An evolving profession -- Social work and social systems -- The social service delivery system -- Social work perspectives. Values and ethics in social work -- Social work and social justice -- Diversity and social work -- Generalist social work. Empowerment social work practice -- Social work functions and roles -- Social work and social policy -- Contemporary issues in fields of practice. Social work and poverty, homelessness, unemployment, and criminal justice -- Social work in health, rehabilitation, and mental health -- Social work with families and youths -- Adult and aging services.

ISBN: 978-0134695792

LCCN: 2012952033

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB3B2003 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 016326846 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Social service.
Social service--United States.
Service social.
Service social--�Etats-Unis.
Social service.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
United States.

LC Class. No.: HV40 / .D78 2014

Dewey Class. No.: 361.32 / DUS