Introduction to Social Work

by O. William Farley, Larry Lorenzo Smith, Scott W. Boyle

With its balanced presentation of social work and social welfare, this classic book provides a comprehensive and historical view of social work to help readers better understand and appreciate the profession. It emphasizes the generalist practice perspective and answers students' questions about social work and their social work education. Cases help students apply theory to practice and provide a glimpse of what social workers do as well as illustrate the versatility of the profession.

464 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 1982