Economics for Social Workers

Name: Economics for Social Workers
Brand: Columbia University Press
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paperback – March 15, 2002

by Lewis, Michael

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ISBN-13: 9780231116879 ISBN-10: 023111687X

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Columbia University Press

Binding

paperback

Published

March 15, 2002

Weight

0.6 lbs

Dimensions

1.10×15.70×23.10 cm

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Economics for Social Workers by Lewis, Michael. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780231116879.

This primer for social work students introduces the general definitions and concepts of economics and uses case studies in social work to develop applied knowledge. The case studies include stories of job training, substance abuse centers, counseling, therapy, child protective services, and services for the poor. The concluding chapters are devoted to topics directly related to social work: economics of poverty, health economics, household economics, the economics of labor, and government failure.