Social Work A Profession of Many Faces

Presents an overview of social work, introducing terms, concepts, key people, and critical events that have shaped the profession, and emphasizing the relevance of social work to today's social issues. Part I traces historical development of the field, Part II focuses on career options and settings for social work, and Part III examines the ethical foundation of social work. Part IV consists of four sections on working with special populations, such as women, gays, rural and urban populations, and ethnic minorities. Part V offers an extended fictional case study of a drive-by shooting. For undergraduates. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR