{"product_id":"9781118176917","title":"The Profession of Social Work Guided by History, Led by Evidence","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Profession of Social Work\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGuided by History, Led by Evidence\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCatherine N. Dulmus | Karen M. Sowers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePolitical Science \/ Public Policy \/ Social Services \u0026amp; Welfare\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn expert introduction to the foundations of the social work profession—from its historical roots to its evolution in an era of evidence-based practice \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Profession of Social Work\u003c\/i\u003e provides a broad overview of the history, scope, values, ethics, and organizational framework of the social work profession. Exploring professional ethics and human rights, evidence-based practice and practice-guided research, as well as emerging trends and issues, this important book presents topics of critical importance to anyone considering a career in social work.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach chapter in the text offers an array of pedagogical features, including Key Terms, Review Questions for Critical Thinking, and Online Resources.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for introductory courses for both undergraduate and graduate students, \u003ci\u003eThe Profession of Social Work\u003c\/i\u003e features coverage closely aligned with social work accreditation standards (EPAS) and includes chapters authored by established scholars on topics including:  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocial work history\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSocial work education\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProfessional credentialing and regulations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eValues and ethics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe strengths perspective in social work practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvidence-based practice and improving the scientific base for social work practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContemporary issues in social work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith a wealth of insider insights into and guidance on the profession of social work, this book is essential reading to prepare for a career in this field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCATHERINE N. DULMUS, P\u003csmall\u003eH\u003c\/small\u003eD,\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor, Associate Dean for Research, and Director of the Buffalo Center for Social Research in the School of Social Work at the University at Buffalo, SUNY, and Research Director at Hillside Family of Agencies in Rochester, New York. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKAREN M. SOWERS, P\u003csmall\u003eH\u003c\/small\u003eD,\u003c\/b\u003e is Dean and Beaman Professor in the College of Social Work at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Her research interests include juvenile justice, sexuality, social work education, child welfare, evidence-based practice, and international social work practice.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21 August 2012\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781118176917\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e288\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44310786506892,"sku":"9781118176917","price":57.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781118176917_e70588de-741c-4463-b2a4-12194b9b1b69.jpg?v=1780162483","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781118176917","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}