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Book SynopsisDefines and explains the essential components of the social work curriculum: social work practice; social welfare policies and services; human behaviour in the social environment; research and evaluation; field education; values and ethics; social injustice; and populations at risk.
Table of ContentsPreface 1. The Evolution of Social Work Knowledge, by Frederic G. Reamer 2. Social Work Practice, by Ann Hartmen 3. Social Welfare Policy, by Bruce S. Jansson 4. Human Behavior and the Social Environment, by Carel B. Germain 5. Research and Evalution, by William J. Reid 6. Field Education, by Anne E. Fortune 7. Social Work Values and Ethics, by Frederic G. Reamer 8. Confronting Social Injustice and Oppression, by David G. Gil 9. Diversity and Populations at Risk: Ethnic Minorities and People of Color, by Elaine Pinderhughes 10. Diversity and Populations at Risk: Women, by Nancy R. Hooyman 11. Diversity and Populations at Risk: Gays and Lesbians, by Bernie Sue Newman 12. Diversity and Populations at Risk: People with Disabilities, by Rita Beck Black About the Contributors Index
