Empowerment Series Introduction To Social Work Social Welfare Critical Thinking Perspectives

Author : Karen Kay Kirst-Ashman
Publisher : Brooks Cole
ISBN 13 : 9780495002444
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare written by Karen Kay Kirst-Ashman and published by Brooks Cole. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For this introduction to social work, Kirst-Ashman (social work, U. of Wisconsin-Whitewater) focuses on the essence of generalist social work and the social welfare problems that social workers address every day. The themes integrated throughout the text include the pursuit of social and economic justice for populations at risk; client empowerment.

Author : Karen Kirst-Ashman
Publisher : Cengage Learning
ISBN 13 : 9781133354987
Total Pages : 576 pages
Book Rating : 4.8X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Social Work & Social Welfare written by Karen Kirst-Ashman and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed to give your students a solid introduction to the profession of social work, INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL WELFARE, 4E, International Edition helps students understand the issues that social workers address every day. Using clear, engaging prose, author Kirst-Ashman presents a balanced overview within a unifying theme of critical thinking that will train students to be more evaluative of key concepts. In addition, studying is made easy with the Book Companion Website, which provides students with opportunities to complete self-assessments as well as pre- and post-tests for each chapter. Thoughtful case studies found throughout the text show you what social-work practice looks like in different contexts and with different populations. INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL WELFARE, 4E, International Edition also boasts a thorough set of instructor focused resources that helps instructors streamline and maximize the effectiveness of their course preparation.

Author : Karen K. Kirst-Ashman
Publisher : Cengage Learning
ISBN 13 : 9781305388390
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Empowerment Series: Introduction to Social Work & Social Welfare: Critical Thinking Perspectives written by Karen K. Kirst-Ashman and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2016-01-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Karen K. Kirst-Ashman's introductory book enhances readers' ability to grasp the essence and spirit of generalist social work and the issues in social welfare that social workers address every day. Giving those who are contemplating a career in social work a solid introduction to the profession, Kirst-Ashman presents a balanced introductory look within a unifying theme of critical thinking that trains readers to be more evaluative of key concepts. This fifth edition is completely updated in every chapter, and includes practice concepts, social welfare policy concepts, history and current state of the profession, the contexts of practice and populations served, and professional development. Written in a clear and straightforward manner, the book provides numerous case examples to illustrate social work practice. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Author : Karen K. Kirst-Ashman
Publisher : Brooks Cole
ISBN 13 : 9780495803805
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare written by Karen K. Kirst-Ashman and published by Brooks Cole. This book was released on 2009-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The student manual includes classroom exercises and assignments designed to coincide directly with the text content and can be used to help students integrate reading material. Also contains detailed outlines of each chapter.

Author : Karen K. Kirst-Ashman
Publisher : Cengage Learning
ISBN 13 : 9780840028662
Total Pages : 608 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Brooks/Cole Empowerment Series: Introduction to Social Work & Social Welfare: Critical Thinking Perspectives written by Karen K. Kirst-Ashman and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2012-02-24 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Karen K. Kirst-Ashman's introductory book enhances the reader's ability to grasp the essence and spirit of generalist social work and the issues in social welfare that social workers address every day. Giving those contemplating a career in social work a solid introduction to the profession, Kirst-Ashman presents a balanced introductory look within a unifying theme of critical thinking that trains readers to be more evaluative of key concepts. The topics covered include practice concepts, social welfare policy concepts, history and current state of the profession, the contexts of practice and populations served, and professional development. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Author : Karen K. Kirst-Ashman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781133354970
Total Pages : 574 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Social Work & Social Welfare: Critical Thinking Perspectives written by Karen K. Kirst-Ashman and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 574 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Karen Kirst-Ashman
Publisher : Brooks/Cole Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9781133354994
Total Pages : 126 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare written by Karen Kirst-Ashman and published by Brooks/Cole Publishing Company. This book was released on 2012-03-26 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This innovative, all-new practice-oriented workbook includes experiential learning exercises explicitly aligned to the practice behaviors recommended in the Council on Social Work Education's (CSWE) Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS). The workbook encourages students to begin developing their skills with social work practice behaviors through case-based exercises, short answer ethical questions, critical-thinking questions, and role-play exercises in class or as activity assignments to be done outside of class. Each exercise is linked to specific practice behaviors, and each chapter is followed by an assessment rubric to be completed by the student, a peer evaluator, or their instructor, to foster accountability.

Author : Karen K. Kirst-Ashman
Publisher : Cengage Learning
ISBN 13 : 9781133372035
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare written by Karen K. Kirst-Ashman and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Karen K. Kirst-Ashman's introductory book enhances the reader's ability to grasp the essence and spirit of generalist social work and the issues in social welfare that social workers address every day. Giving those contemplating a career in social work a solid introduction to the profession, Kirst-Ashman presents a balanced introductory look within a unifying theme of critical thinking that trains readers to be more evaluative of key concepts. The topics covered include practice concepts, social welfare policy concepts, history and current state of the profession, the contexts of practice and populations served, and professional development.

Author : Jerome H. Schiele
Publisher : SAGE Publications
ISBN 13 : 1412971039
Total Pages : 393 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Welfare Policy written by Jerome H. Schiele and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2011 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the conceptual, historical and practical implications that various social policies in the United States have had on ethnic minorities.

Author : Charles Zastrow
Publisher : Cengage Learning
ISBN 13 : 9781337556477
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Empowerment Series: Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment written by Charles Zastrow and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2019-01-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: UNDERSTANDING HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT, 11th Edition, looks at the lifespan through the lens of social work theory and practice, covering human development and behavior theories within the context of individual, family, group, organizational, and community systems. Using a chronological lifespan approach, the book presents separate chapters on biological, psychological, and social impacts at the different lifespan stages with an emphasis on strengths and empowerment. Part of the Brooks/Cole Empowerment Series, this edition is up to date and thoroughly integrates the core competencies and recommended behaviors outlined in the current Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) set by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.