Social Work Texts
These books provide an overview on the social work profession, and some of the most common practices and theories within the field.
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Barker, R. (2003). The Social Work Dictionary. Baltimore: Nasw Press.
The Social Work Dictionary gives users definitions for terms, concepts, organizations, historical figures and practitioner values. The 5th edition provides over 9,000 entries and is published by the National Association of Social Work. Special features include a historical chronology of the field, a list of regulating boards, the NASW Code of Ethics, and NASW chapter offices.
Gibelman, M. (2004). What Social workers Do, 2nd Edition. Silver Spring: National Association Of Social Workers/NASW Press.
This text covers a variety of social work related career opportunities. Users will be able to browse areas of interest to learn more about the profession and the job options within the field. Published by the NASW, this text is an excellent guide to how the profession is practiced.NASW. (1995).
Gilbert, N. (2004). Transformation of the Welfare State: The Silent Surrender of Public Responsibility. New York: Oxford University Press, USA.
This book provides a global view of social welfare and reform. The author has traveled around the world to compare and contrast welfare programs, their progress, shortcomings, and sucesses. Through his work, the author finds that the neutral stance of welfare as a national right is being replaced by a more moralistic point of view that welfare is a personal responsibility.
Encyclopedia of Social Work/With 1997 Supplement (19th Ed (3 Vol Set)). Baltimore: NASW Press.
This comprehensive encyclopedia is a three volume set which provides users with information ranging from child welfare to working with persons with HIV/AIDS, as well as the current practices and theories accepted by the profession. This encyclopaedia is published by the NASW with entries authored by both academics and practitioners. The encyclopedia features 290 articles with each volume including a table of contents and a full index.
NASW. (1995). Social Work Almanac. Baltimore: NASW Press.
The 2nd ed. of the Social Work Almanac provides a statistical view of the practice of social work. Using tables and graphs, users will find a variety of information on social welfare programs, testing procedures, and the profession itself. All information is provided with references to the original content for further reading.
NASW. (2006). Social Work Speaks: NASW Policy Statements, 2006-2009. Baltimore: NASW Press.
The 7th ed. of this book provides readers with direction for developing organizational policies on a variety of social welfare topics. Published by the NASW, this book will guide users in responsible, ethical policy making.
Cadie Maas
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