Introduction To Social Work: Social Workers Effecting Change In Our World

This textbook presents a comprehensive and current overview of social work to help guide students as they begin their exploration of the field. Author Jessica A. Ritter infuses this text with a dynamic, updated approach while making sure to include time-tested elements useful in an introductory social work text. The book gives equal coverage to micro and macro social work, has a strong social justice orientation, and features a unique framework highlighting all three major domains of social work: practice, policy, and research. Additional features of the book include a strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) material as well as an emphasis on the current social challenges facing our country such as systemic racism; the Coronavirus pandemic; environmental justice; and the current political climate and political divisions. There are also case studies, critical thinking questions, insights on career-path options, and interactive features that aid student learning. Fresh, contemporary, and accessible, this is the ideal text the for the Introduction to Social Work course at the BSW level. $89.95 List Price Standard paperback version (ISBN: 978-1-7935-6722-2). Contact us for course adoptions, pricing for other formats, and any additional information at adopt@cognella.com.

• | Author: Jessica A. Ritter
• | Publisher: Cognella Academic Publishing
• | Publication Date: Jul 10, 2023
• | Number of Pages: 448 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1793567220
• | ISBN-13: 9781793567222