Six unique, in-depth, interactive, fictional cases with dynamic characters and real-life situations that students can reach from any computer and that provide a “learning by doing” format unavailable with any other text. Students will have an advantage unlike any other in their social work training. Instructors are encouraged use the case studies to enrich the learning experience. Learn more about the cases »
A wealth of instructor-only resources including: full-text readings linked to key concepts in each chapter, along with questions to encourage further thought and discussion; a rich bank of exam questions (both objective and open-ended) and PowerPoint presentations; sample syllabi demonstrating how the text and website used together through the course satisfy the 2015 Council on Social Work Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS); annotated links to a treasure trove of articles, videos, and Internet sites; and an online forum inviting all instructors using texts in the series to share ideas to improve teaching and learning. Learn more about these resources »
Marla Berg-Weger is a professor in the School of Social Work at Saint Louis University, Missouri, where she also serves as the Director of Field Education. Dr. Berg-Weger has been a social worker for over three decades and holds social work degrees at the bachelor.s, master.s, and doctoral levels. Her social work practice experience includespublic social welfare services, domestic violence services, mental health, and healthcare social work. Her research and writing focus on social work practice and gerontological social work, particularly in the areas of older adult mobility and family caregiving. With Julie Birkenmaier, she co- authored the textbook The Practicum Companion for Social Work: Integrating Class and Field Work. With Birkenmaier and Marty DeWeese, she co- authored another book in this series, Contemporary Social Work Practice. She is the past president of the Association of Gerontology in Social Work and currently serves as the Secretary. She also serves as the Chair of the Journal of Gerontological Social Work Editorial Board Executive Committee. She is a Fellow in the Gerontological Society of America, a Co-Convenor of the Society.s Transportation Interest Group, and a member of the Publications Committee.
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01.1 Ch 1_ Adam Social Work
PDF01.2 Ch 1_Crawford Becoming a Social Worker Chris Account
PDF01.3 Ch 1_Richmond what is social casework
PDF01.4 Ch 1_Bailey if you ask me
PDF02.1 Ch 2_Addams 20 years at Hull House
PDF02.2 Ch 2_Bowles the profession
PDF02.3 Ch 2_Olson Voices From the Field Social Workers Define
PDF03.1 Ch 3_Henderson What Is Poverty
PDF03.2 Hoefer Poverty Incomes and Social Protection
PDF03.3 Ch 3_Rank Poverty and its effects
PDF03.4 Ch 3_Woolf How are income and wealth linked to health and longevity
PDF03.6 Rank Why Poverty and Inequality
PDF04.1 Ch 4_Fish Health Inequalities at the Heart of the Social Work Curriculum
PDF04.2 Ch 4_Ayvasian Women race and racism
PDF04.3 Ch 4_Young Five Faces of Oppression
PDF05.1 Ch 5_Garran Cultural Competence Revisited
PDF05.2 Ch 5_Williams a Conversation About Ferguson
PDF05.3 Ch 5_Clare Stones in my pockets
PDF05.4 Ch 5_Zuniga Bridging Differences Through Dialogue
PDF06.1 Ch 6_Lopez Social Work Technology and Ethical Practices
PDF06.2 Ch 6_Reamer The Digital and Electronic Revolution in
PDF06.3 Ch 6_Crisp Ethical Practice in Faith based organizations
PDF07.1 Ch 7_Gerdes Empathy Sympathy and Pity 21st Century
PDF07.2 Ch 7_Saleebey Strengths Perspective
PDF07.3 Ch 7_Forte critical thinking
PDF07.4 Ch 7_Soydan Evidence Based Practice
PDF09.1 Ch 9_Jones Intervening with African Americans Culturally
PDF09.2 Ch 9_Miehls Racism and its effects
PDF09.3 Ch 9_Senreich An Inclusive Definition of Spirituality
PDF10.1 Ch 10_Berg terminology
PDF10.2 Ch 10_Berg typical issues in group
PDF10.3 Ch 10_Brown Cultural and Diversity Sensitivity
PDF10.4 Ch 10_Steinberg The 9 dynamics of mutual aid
PDF11.1 Ch 11_Lavoie Race Power and Social Action in Neighborhood Community
PDF11.2 Ch 11_Sites Reframing Community practice for the 21st century
PDF12.1 Ch 12_Margolin Wellness Through a Creative Lens
PDF12.2 Ch 12_Whettan Social work across four continents
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