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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher Prentice Hall
Publication date January 18, 2013
Pages 488
Binding Paperback
Edition 8
Book category Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9780205848942
ISBN-10 020584894X
Dimensions 1 by 8 by 10 in.
Weight 1.75 lbs.
Original list price $176.00
Summaries and Reviews
Amazon.com description: Product Description:

Applies the empowerment perspective to the Social Work profession.

 

Social Work: An Empowering Profession, 8/e introduces the social work profession and interweaves contemporary themes of strength, human rights, and social justices. In addition, this title details the empowerment-oriented roles of the social worker as consultant, resource manager, and educator.

 

Connecting Core Competencies series -- Each chapter highlights the core competencies and practice behavior examples found in the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) set by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Critical thinking questions throughout reinforces these connections.

 

Learning Goals

Upon completing this book, readers will be able to:

  • Understand the Social Work Profession.
  • Apply principles of empowerment to various fields of social work practice.
  • Apply critical thinking skills to case scenarios presented throughout the text.
  • Analyze issues faced by clients using a human right and social frame.
  • Examine personal perspectives and biases.


Editions
This edition contains multiple works--typically stories or entire novels--that are found in different collections. Below find each work in this edition grouped by how you can find each.
Hardcover
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6 edition from Allyn & Bacon (July 1, 2007)
9780205504831 | details & prices | 493 pages | 7.50 × 9.25 × 1.00 in. | 2.10 lbs | List price $120.20
5 pck edition from Allyn & Bacon (December 1, 2005)
9780205488179 | details & prices | 544 pages | 7.25 × 9.25 × 1.25 in. | 2.20 lbs | List price $111.00
About: Through its discipline-oriented approach to social work, this introductory textbook integrates foundational content areas from the Council on Social Work Education with the contemporary themes of empowerment, strengths, and social justice.
5th edition from Allyn & Bacon (May 20, 2004)
9780205401802 | details & prices | 523 pages | 7.00 × 9.50 × 1.25 in. | 2.10 lbs | List price $111.00
Paperback
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With Brenda Dubois | 8 edition from Prentice Hall (January 18, 2013)
9780205848942 | details & prices | 488 pages | 8.00 × 10.00 × 1.00 in. | 1.75 lbs | List price $176.00
This edition also contains Social Work: An Empowering Profession
About: Applies the empowerment perspective to the Social Work profession.
7 pck unbn edition from Prentice Hall (June 2, 2010)
9780205001781 | details & prices | 462 pages | 8.00 × 10.25 × 1.00 in. | 1.80 lbs | List price $102.00
About: Edited by Jaroslav Smolka / Jiri Reinberger.
4th edition from Allyn & Bacon (July 1, 2001)
9780205340675 | details & prices | 523 pages | 7.00 × 9.00 × 7.00 in. | 1.65 lbs | List price $73.20
With Anthony D. Woolf, Jose Antonio Pereira de Silva | from Allyn & Bacon (August 1, 1998)
9780205277056 | details & prices | 544 pages | 7.00 × 9.25 × 1.00 in. | 1.80 lbs | List price $56.00
This edition also contains Rheumatology of the Upper Limbs in Clinical Practice
Paperback
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8 pck pap/ edition from Prentice Hall (January 23, 2013)
9780205922383 | details & prices | 488 pages | 8.00 × 9.75 × 0.75 in. | 1.80 lbs | List price $184.67
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The price comparison is for this edition
8 edition from Prentice Hall (January 18, 2013)
9780205848942 | details & prices | 488 pages | 8.00 × 10.00 × 1.00 in. | 1.75 lbs | List price $176.00
This edition also contains Social Work: An Empowering Profession
About: Applies the empowerment perspective to the Social Work profession.
7 edition from Prentice Hall (January 7, 2010)
9780205769483 | details & prices | 462 pages | 7.50 × 9.75 × 1.00 in. | 1.75 lbs | List price $146.00
With Gunter Fandel, Michael Lorth, Steffen Blaga | 2nd edition from Allyn & Bacon (September 1, 1995)
9780205156177 | details & prices | 525 pages | 6.50 × 9.50 × 0.75 in. | 1.65 lbs | List price $55.90
This edition also contains Ubungsbuch Zur Produktions: Und Kostentheorie
With Amit Pasricha (other contributor), George Michell | from Allyn & Bacon (February 1, 1992)
9780205133116 | details & prices | 7.25 × 9.50 × 0.75 in. | 1.65 lbs | List price $42.89
This edition also contains Mughal Architecture & Gardens, Mughal Architecture & Gardens

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