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The Practice of Generalist Social Work (New Directions in Social Work),Used
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The fifth edition of The Practice of Generalist Social Work expands its foundational and integrative coverage of social work values, ethics, competencies, and behaviors as they relate and function within diverse practice settings. Through a strengthsbased perspective, students are given a comprehensive overview of the major skills and considerations for practice with individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations, encompassing planned change, engagement, assessment, intervention, evaluation, termination, and followup.In response to the challenges and realities of professional practice, chapters in this new edition open with a case which is integrated to provide connections between the books content and reallife practice settings. Each chapter builds on the knowledge gained from previous chapters and provides expanded resources that contain uptodate guidance for the beginning practitioner. These include: Consistent and indepth use of key theoretical perspectives and case examples to demonstrate essential knowledge, values, and skills for generalist social work practice. Grand Challenges from the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare, which illustrate the connection between social work and the most significant contemporary challenges in our society. A clear focus on generalist social work practice, informed by the authors decades of realworld practice experience, at all levels of engagement and intervention.This edition also offers revised and expanded student and instructor resources, which are available at www.routledgesw.com, including new conceptuallybased companion readings, access to six unique and interactive case simulations, quick guides for improved fieldwork, and annotated weblinks for further reading, listening, and viewing. Combining comprehensive and current resources in traditional and online formats, the new edition of The Practice of Generalist Social Work facilitates a dynamic, experiential introduction to social work.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Practice of Generalist Social Work'? A: The book emphasizes social work values, ethics, competencies, and behaviors in diverse practice settings, providing a comprehensive overview of skills needed for effective practice with individuals, families, groups, and organizations.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 640 pages of content.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Practice of Generalist Social Work' is Marla Berg-Weger.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the fifth edition of 'The Practice of Generalist Social Work'.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: The fifth edition was published on April 14, 2020.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in social work? A: Yes, the book provides expanded resources and guidance that are particularly useful for beginning practitioners.
- Q: Are there any accompanying resources available for instructors? A: Yes, the book includes revised and expanded resources for both students and instructors, which can be accessed at www.routledgesw.com.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What key themes are covered in the book? A: The book covers themes such as planned change, engagement, assessment, intervention, evaluation, and follow-up in social work practice.
- Q: Is the book based on real-life case examples? A: Yes, each chapter opens with a case that connects the content to real-life practice settings, enhancing the learning experience.