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

The award-winning Introduction to Social Work: An Advocacy-Based Profession, now in its Third Edition, takes students on a vital exploration of what social work encompasses, its historical evolution, and how to effectively practice advocacy in the field. Built on a unique advocacy practice and policy model, the book outlines four critical components: economic and social justice, fostering a supportive environment, upholding human needs and rights, and ensuring political access. This framework provides an essential lens for understanding and addressing today’s complex social issues.

Authored by best-selling experts Lisa E. Cox, Carolyn J. Tice, and Dennis D. Long, this work consistently emphasizes advocacy across all sectors of social work, including specialized focus on environmental, international, and military social work. This Third Edition is meticulously aligned with the latest Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and references the 2018 Code of Ethics from the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). It further includes profound discussions on societal impacts concerning public health, policy, juvenile justice, issues of race, inequality, social movements, and crucial aspects of self-care. This comprehensive title is accompanied by a complete teaching and learning package.

Book Details:

• Title: Introduction to Social Work: An Advocacy-Based Profession (Social Work in the New Century)
• Author(s): Lisa E. Cox, Carolyn J. Tice, Dennis D. Long
• Edition: Third
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Publication Date: October 4, 2021
• ISBN-10: 1071839810
• ISBN-13: 978-1071839812