Encyclopedia of Social Work

by Richard L. Edwards (Editor), June Gary Hopps (Editor)

Comprehensive and coherent with scholarly articles that are easily understandable, the Encyclopedia of Social Work puts the complete knowledge base of the profession, and an indispensable personal reference library, at a reader's fingertips. The new 2003 Supplement expands coverage of such important areas as education, employment, Medicare and Medicaid, mental illness, and social welfare. Seventeen new entries address emerging topics that reflect changes in society and in the profession, including conservatism and social welfare, issues of multiculturalism and cultural diversity, strengths-based practice, hate crimes, and a variety of economic issues. Arranged in a user-friendly format that complements the three-volume Encyclopedia of Social Work and 1997 Supplement, searches are quick and effortless. Entries are in alphabetic order, word by word; colons within a title indicate a secondary sort. The editors have provided as many ways as possible to research a topic, including subject cross-references, a highly detailed and easy-to-follow index, Reader's Guides, key words, author listings and bylines, and bibliographic information. The 2003 Supplement, along with the Encyclopedia of Social Work, 19th Edition and 1997 Supplement, is an essential tool for fact finding, studying for licensing exams, supplementing course work, preparing papers, initiating literature searches, and supporting practice decisions. For practitioners, scholars, and students, it is the foundation of any social work collection

Genres: Reference

2690 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1995

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