The Social Work Experience: A Case-Based Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare, 8th edition

The Social Work Experience is a case-based, contemporary introduction to the social work profession. In-depth coverage explores 8 major fields of practice and the latest ethical and professional standards. Social welfare policies are presented in historical perspective, along with discussion of current issues and probable future trends. Authentic, current chapter-opening case studies introduce a wide variety of real-world situations and portray diverse populations in both client and social worker roles.

The 8th Edition incorporates professional social work values and ethics into the contents of every chapter. New short case studies in each chapter, in addition to the chapter-opening cases, illustrate special issues and concerns in social work practice today.