Introduction to Social Work (10th Edition) [Hardcover]

O. William Farley (Author), Larry Lorenzo Smith (Author), Scott W. Boyle (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0205442153 | ISBN-13: 978-0205442157 | Publication Date: May 22, 2005 | Edition: 10

This classic introductory social work text provides a comprehensive and historical view of social work to help students better understand and appreciate the profession. In its Tenth Edition, this classic text continues to blend historical and contemporary perspectives on social work, offering historical context for the development of social work while utilizing the latest theoretical constructs. Special emphasis is placed on the understanding that social work is both a field and a method. The text is appropriate for undergraduate students who want to increase their general understanding of social work, as well as those who have a professional interest in social work. The Tenth Edition featuresnew sections on drug courts, treatment and prevention of drug and alcohol abuse (Ch. 16), welfare reform, faith-based social service initiatives (Ch. 2), stages of group, spirituality and social work, suicide assessment and prevention (Ch. 9), and cognitive therapy with criminals (Ch.14). An expanded section on the importance of case management in social work (Ch. 19), life management skills (Ch. 8), anger management (Ch.10) and managed care (Ch. 9, 10, & 22) is also included.Information on multicultural social work (Ch. 11 & 13), working with violent children, gangs, school violence and family violence (Ch. 11 & 13) has been updated, as has the final chapter on the future of social work as a profession.

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What Colleagues are Saying:

“The text offers a nice balance of the coverage of the material regarding social work and social welfare.” -- Barrett Michelle Horton, University of Tennessee at Martin

 

“The cases are helpful in allowing the students to understand the application piece of practice.  The cases are at the beginning of each of the chapters dealing with an area of practice in Social Work and it gives the student a glimpse of what social workers do and the versatility of the profession.” -- Barrett Michelle Horton, University of Tennessee at Martin

 

“I quite liked the first section “Introduction” because it really introduces a beginning level student to the profession of social work. The “distinguishing characteristics” summarize almost all components of the social work profession.  I also like the fact that a variety of fields of practice are discussed in the third section titled “Social Work Services”.” – Anita Sharma, University of Louisiana

 

“I like the design and formatting of the text.  I also like the fact that relevant information is highlighted, the examples stand out, and the formatting is easy to follow.” – Anita Sharma, University of Louisiana

 

“The textbook provides good historical as well as contemporary perspectives on social work which helps students to have a clear understanding of the profession. It emphasizes in the current generalist practice perspectives and answers students' questions about social work and their social work education.” – Saman Yaghmaee, San Diego Community College

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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The Tenth Edition of this classic text continues to blend historical and contemporary perspectives on social work, offering historical context for the development of social work while utilizing the latest theoretical constructs. Special emphasis is placed on the understanding that social work is both a discipline and a method.

Highlights of the Tenth Edition

• Features new sections on drug courts, treatment and prevention of drug and alcohol abuse, welfare reform, faith-based social service initiatives, stages of group, spirituality and social work, suicide assessment and prevention, cognitive therapy with criminals
• Features an expanded section on the importance of case management in social work, life management skills, anger management and managed care
• Offers updated information on multicultural social work, working with violent children, gangs, school violence and family violence
• Includes an updated final chapter on the future of social work as a profession

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 456 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; 10 edition (May 22, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205442153
• ISBN-13: 978-0205442157
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #453,886 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: Introduction to Social Work (11th Edition) (Hardcover)

Great Book! Simple but at the same same time uses great examples for the comparisons of the terms studied in the book!

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This review is from: Introduction to Social Work (11th Edition) (Hardcover)

I needed this book for my intro to social work class, the book itself is not a very visually appealing, but it is full of information. There are no bold terms and bullet points tend to be whole paragraphs, but there is a summery section at the end of each chapter. To study for tests and find key terms quickly it is almost necessary to high-light or underline.