The Profession of Social Work - by Catherine N Dulmus & Karen M Sowers (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p><b>An expert introduction to the foundations of the social work profession--from its historical roots to its evolution in an era of evidence-based practice</b> <p><i>The Profession of Social Work</i> provides a broad overview of the history, scope, values, ethics, and organizational framework of the social work profession. Exploring professional ethics and human rights, evidence-based practice and practice-guided research, as well as emerging trends and issues, this important book presents topics of critical importance to anyone considering a career in social work. <p>Each chapter in the text offers an array of pedagogical features, including Key Terms, Review Questions for Critical Thinking, and Online Resources. <p>Ideal for introductory courses for both undergraduate and graduate students, <i>The Profession of Social Work</i> features coverage closely aligned with social work accreditation standards (EPAS) and includes chapters authored by established scholars on topics including: <ul> <li>Social work history</li> <li>Social work education</li> <li>Professional credentialing and regulations</li> <li>Values and ethics</li> <li>The strengths perspective in social work practice</li> <li>Evidence-based practice and improving the scientific base for social work practice</li> <li>Contemporary issues in social work</li> </ul> <p>With a wealth of insider insights into and guidance on the profession of social work, this book is essential reading to prepare for a career in this field.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Students, social work educators, and social work practitioners who want to understand the social work profession of today contextualized in our rich history can stop looking .... I am happy to endorse this book for any introductory course on social work. Undergraduates through doctoral students will find this textbook uniquely informative. (<i>The New Social Worker</i>, 2013)<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>CATHERINE N. DULMUS, PHD, </b> is Professor, Associate Dean for Research, and Director of the Buffalo Center for Social Research in the School of Social Work at the University at Buffalo, SUNY, and Research Director at Hillside Family of Agencies in Rochester, New York. <p><b>KAREN M. SOWERS, PHD, </b> is Dean and Beaman Professor in the College of Social Work at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Her research interests include juvenile justice, sexuality, social work education, child welfare, evidence-based practice, and international social work practice.
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