Introduction to Social Work: An Advocacy-Based Profession (Social Work in the New Century)

Introduction to Social Work by Lisa E. Cox Carolyn J. Tice and Dennis D. Long is an exciting and timely new text that 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.