Social Work: An Empowering Profession (The Merrill Social Work and Human Services Series)

ISBN: 0134695798

Author: Dubois, Brenda

Condition: New

Apply an empowerment perspective to the social work professionUsing a discipline-based, empowerment-oriented approach, Social Work: An Empowering Profession introduces students to the social work profession with a holistic, integrated view of the field so that they gain a solid understanding of the who, what, and why of social work. Aligned to the 2015 CSWE competencies, the text helps students apply what theyve learned with practice applications, case examples, and Voices from the Field vignettes that provide perspective on various fields of social work practice.The 9th Edition offers an 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 a number of topics, including evidence-based practice, human rights, and social justice.Also available with MyLab Helping ProfessionsMyLab is the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to reach every student. By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. MyLab Helping Professions organizes all assignments around essential learning outcomes and the CSWE EPAS for Social Work-enabling easy course alignment and reporting.Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab, search for:0134747399 / 9780134747392 Social Work: An Empowering Profession plus MyLab Helping Professions with Pearson eText -- Access Card PackagePackage consists of:0134695798 / 9780134695792 Social Work: An Empowering Profession 0134747461 / 9780134747460 MyLab Helping Professions with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Social Work: An Empowering Profession