{"product_id":"9781118176924","title":"Social Work Fields of Practice Historical Trends, Professional Issues, and Future Opportunities","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSocial Work Fields of Practice\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistorical Trends, Professional Issues, and Future Opportunities\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCatherine N. Dulmus | Karen M. Sowers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eSocial Science \/ Social Work\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA contemporary look at social work practice and the many career possibilities—with detailed coverage of important new and emerging trends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs the practice of social work continues to diversify, students need a clear picture of the current state of the field and an up-to-date source of information and guidance on emerging career opportunities. \u003ci\u003eSocial Work Fields of Practice\u003c\/i\u003e provides both.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by a team of experts in their respective specialties, this book features a comprehensive overview of contemporary social work practice, discussing historical trends and demographics, professional issues, ethics, and diversity for each practice area. Both traditional areas and new fields are considered from a variety of perspectives, including the clinical, ethical, cultural, legal, theoretical, and technological.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddressing the Council on Social Work Education's required competencies for accreditation (EPAS), \u003ci\u003eSocial Work Fields of Practice\u003c\/i\u003e contains pedagogical features such as Key Terms, Review Questions for Critical Thinking, and Online Resources. It is the most timely, all-encompassing resource of its kind, covering:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eChild welfare\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFamily-centered practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSchool social work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSubstance abuse\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMental health\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSocial work disability practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGerontological social work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eForensic social work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVeterinary social work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMilitary social work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInternational social work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSocial work practice with immigrant and indigenous populations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith expert, in-depth discussions of the most important specialties and practice environments for today's social worker, \u003ci\u003eSocial Work Fields of Practice\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable resource for undergraduate and graduate students preparing to enter this noble profession, as well as social workers seeking to expand their professional horizons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCATHERINE N. DULMUS, PhD\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, PhD\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\u003e9781118176924\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\u003e432\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26.88\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44310786474124,"sku":"9781118176924","price":61.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781118176924_f035389f-4392-4e44-a7d4-fceafa7d42ee.jpg?v=1780105734","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781118176924","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}