Introduction to social work : Compiled by Lisa E. Cox, Carolyn J. Tice and Dennis D. Long.

previously published in 2016.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 412-428) and index.

Preface -- Understanding social work -- The social work profession -- The history of social work -- Generalist social work practice -- Advocacy in social work -- Responding to need -- Poverty and inequality -- Family and child welfare -- Health care and health challenges -- Physical and mental challenges -- Mental health -- Substance use and addiction -- Challenges and rewards of aging -- Criminal justice -- Working in changing contexts -- Communities at risk and housing -- The changing workplace -- Veterans, their families, and military social work -- Environmentalism -- Global practice and international social work -- Epilogue: social work and self-care -- Appendices -- A: code of ethics of the National Association of Social Workers -- Principles -- B: workplace preference checklist and social work job inventory -- C: NASW policy statement on mental health.

This text takes readers to the roots of the social work profession, framing its history, practice settings, and career paths through the lens of advocacy. Closely aligned with the latest Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS), the text goes beyond standard coverage to explore such cutting-edge content as military social work, environmental issues, global/international social work, housing, and more. Robust, applied pedagogy and an emphasis on advocacy and reflective practice help underscore the transformative opportunities and contributions of social work on clinical, client, community, national, and international levels