Introduction to Social Work

An Advocacy-Based Profession
Third Edition
Lisa E. Cox - Stockton University, USA
Carolyn J. Tice - University of Maryland Baltimore County, USA
Dennis D. Long - Xavier University, USA
Social Work in the New Century
Introduction to Social Work
September 2021 | 680 pages | Sage US
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The award-winning Introduction to Social Work: An Advocacy-Based Profession takes students on an exploration of what social work is, what it was historically, and how to be an effective advocate as a social worker moving forward. Built on a unique advocacy practice and policy model comprised of four components—economic and social justice, a supportive environment, human needs and rights, and political access—the book provides a crucial lens for viewing today’s social issues. Best-selling authors Lisa E. Cox, Carolyn J. Tice, and Dennis D. Long emphasize advocacy throughout all sectors of social work, with a focus on environmental, international, and military social work. The Third Edition closely aligns with the latest Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE); references the 2018 Code of Ethics from the National Association of Social Workers (NASW); and includes profound discussions of societal impacts on areas of public health, policy, juvenile justice, race, inequality, social movements, and self-care.

This title is accompanied by a complete teaching and learning package. Contact your SAGE representative to request a demo.
  • Digital Option / Courseware
    SAGE Vantage is an intuitive digital platform that delivers this text’s content and course materials in a learning experience that offers auto-graded assignments and interactive multimedia tools, all carefully designed to ignite student engagement and drive critical thinking. Built with you and your students in mind, it offers simple course set-up and enables students to better prepare for class.
    • Assignable Video with Assessment
      Assignable video (available with SAGE Vantage) is tied to learning objectives and curated exclusively for this text to bring concepts to life. Watch a sample video on Social Justice.
  • LMS Cartridge: Import this title’s instructor resources into your school’s learning management system (LMS) and save time. Don’t use an LMS? You can still access all of the same online resources for this title via the password-protected Instructor Resource Site. 


Contents

Part I: Understanding Social Work

  • Chapter 1: The Social Work Profession
  • Chapter 2: The History of Social Work
  • Chapter 3: Generalist Social Work Practice
  • Chapter 4: Advocacy in Social Work

Part II: Responding to Need

  • Chapter 5: Poverty and Inequality
  • Chapter 6: Family and Child Welfare
  • Chapter 7: Health Care and Health Challenges
  • Chapter 8: Physical, Cognitive, and Developmental Challenges
  • Chapter 9: Mental Health
  • Chapter 10: Substance Use and Addiction
  • Chapter 11: Helping Older Adults
  • Chapter 12: Criminal Justice

Part III: Working in Changing Contexts

  • Chapter 13: Communities at Risk and Housing
  • Chapter 14: The Changing Workplace
  • Chapter 15: Veterans, Service Members, Their Families, and Military Social Work
  • Chapter 16: Environmentalism
  • Chapter 17: International Social Work

Description

The award-winning Introduction to Social Work: An Advocacy-Based Profession takes students on an exploration of what social work is, what it was historically, and how to be an effective advocate as a social worker moving forward. Built on a unique advocacy practice and policy model comprised of four components—economic and social justice, a supportive environment, human needs and rights, and political access—the book provides a crucial lens for viewing today’s social issues. Best-selling authors Lisa E. Cox, Carolyn J. Tice, and Dennis D. Long emphasize advocacy throughout all sectors of social work, with a focus on environmental, international, and military social work. The Third Edition closely aligns with the latest Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE); references the 2018 Code of Ethics from the National Association of Social Workers (NASW); and includes profound discussions of societal impacts on areas of public health, policy, juvenile justice, race, inequality, social movements, and self-care.

This title is accompanied by a complete teaching and learning package. Contact your SAGE representative to request a demo.
  • Digital Option / Courseware
    SAGE Vantage is an intuitive digital platform that delivers this text’s content and course materials in a learning experience that offers auto-graded assignments and interactive multimedia tools, all carefully designed to ignite student engagement and drive critical thinking. Built with you and your students in mind, it offers simple course set-up and enables students to better prepare for class.
    • Assignable Video with Assessment
      Assignable video (available with SAGE Vantage) is tied to learning objectives and curated exclusively for this text to bring concepts to life. Watch a sample video on Social Justice.
  • LMS Cartridge: Import this title’s instructor resources into your school’s learning management system (LMS) and save time. Don’t use an LMS? You can still access all of the same online resources for this title via the password-protected Instructor Resource Site. 


Contents

Part I: Understanding Social Work

  • Chapter 1: The Social Work Profession
  • Chapter 2: The History of Social Work
  • Chapter 3: Generalist Social Work Practice
  • Chapter 4: Advocacy in Social Work

Part II: Responding to Need

  • Chapter 5: Poverty and Inequality
  • Chapter 6: Family and Child Welfare
  • Chapter 7: Health Care and Health Challenges
  • Chapter 8: Physical, Cognitive, and Developmental Challenges
  • Chapter 9: Mental Health
  • Chapter 10: Substance Use and Addiction
  • Chapter 11: Helping Older Adults
  • Chapter 12: Criminal Justice

Part III: Working in Changing Contexts

  • Chapter 13: Communities at Risk and Housing
  • Chapter 14: The Changing Workplace
  • Chapter 15: Veterans, Service Members, Their Families, and Military Social Work
  • Chapter 16: Environmentalism
  • Chapter 17: International Social Work
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Introduction to Social Work

An Advocacy-Based Profession

Lisa E. Cox , Carolyn J. Tice , Dennis D. Long
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September 2021 | 680 pages | Sage US

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The award-winning Introduction to Social Work: An Advocacy-Based Profession takes students on an exploration of what social work is, what it was historically, and how to be an effective advocate as a social worker moving forward. Built on a unique advocacy practice and policy model comprised of four components—economic and social justice, a supportive environment, human needs and rights, and political access—the book provides a crucial lens for viewing today’s social issues. Best-selling authors Lisa E. Cox, Carolyn J. Tice, and Dennis D. Long emphasize advocacy throughout all sectors of social work, with a focus on environmental, international, and military social work. The Third Edition closely aligns with the latest Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE); references the 2018 Code of Ethics from the National Association of Social Workers (NASW); and includes profound discussions of societal impacts on areas of public health, policy, juvenile justice, race, inequality, social movements, and self-care.

This title is accompanied by a complete teaching and learning package. Contact your SAGE representative to request a demo.
  • Digital Option / Courseware
    SAGE Vantage is an intuitive digital platform that delivers this text’s content and course materials in a learning experience that offers auto-graded assignments and interactive multimedia tools, all carefully designed to ignite student engagement and drive critical thinking. Built with you and your students in mind, it offers simple course set-up and enables students to better prepare for class.
    • Assignable Video with Assessment
      Assignable video (available with SAGE Vantage) is tied to learning objectives and curated exclusively for this text to bring concepts to life. Watch a sample video on Social Justice.
  • LMS Cartridge: Import this title’s instructor resources into your school’s learning management system (LMS) and save time. Don’t use an LMS? You can still access all of the same online resources for this title via the password-protected Instructor Resource Site. 



Table Of Contents:

  • Part I: Understanding Social Work
  • Chapter 1: The Social Work Profession
  • Chapter 2: The History of Social Work
  • Chapter 3: Generalist Social Work Practice
  • Chapter 4: Advocacy in Social Work
  • Part II: Responding to Need
  • Chapter 5: Poverty and Inequality
  • Chapter 6: Family and Child Welfare
  • Chapter 7: Health Care and Health Challenges
  • Chapter 8: Physical, Cognitive, and Developmental Challenges
  • Chapter 9: Mental Health
  • Chapter 10: Substance Use and Addiction
  • Chapter 11: Helping Older Adults
  • Chapter 12: Criminal Justice
  • Part III: Working in Changing Contexts
  • Chapter 13: Communities at Risk and Housing
  • Chapter 14: The Changing Workplace
  • Chapter 15: Veterans, Service Members, Their Families, and Military Social Work
  • Chapter 16: Environmentalism
  • Chapter 17: International Social Work

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This text provides a thorough, well-rounded foundation for those pursuing their undergraduate degree in social work.
Lauren Shute, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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