Introduction to Social Work

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Introduction to Social Work is written by O. William Farley and published by Allyn & Bacon. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0205360092 (ISBN 10) and 9780205360093 (ISBN 13).

This classic introductory social work text provides a comprehensive and historical view of social work to help students better understand the profession. In its Ninth Edition, this classic text continues to blend historical and contemporary perspectives on social work, offering historical context for the development of social work while utilizing the latest theoretical constructs. Special consideration is given to AIDS, welfare reform, school violence, alcohol and drug dependence, case management, mental illness, and other challenging social problems. The text is appropriate for undergraduate students who want to increase their general understanding of social work, as well as those who have a professional interest in social work.