3rd Edition, Steven Hick
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Social Work in Canada: An Introduction, 3rd Edition, is a comprehensive introduction to the major concepts and contemporary issues in Canadian social work. Intended primarily for university- and college-level social work courses, this book will also be useful for allied health professionals seeking a basic understanding of the field.
| ISBN | 978-1-55077-173-2 |
| Edition | Third |
| Year | 2010 |
| Page Count | 392 |
$ 89.95
Social Work in Canada: An Introduction, 3rd Edition, is a comprehensive introduction to the major concepts and contemporary issues in Canadian social work. Intended primarily for university- and college-level social work courses, this book will also be useful for allied health professionals seeking a basic understanding of the field.
This book fills a need for an introductory-level text written from a truly Canadian perspective. Unlike many other texts, which tend to emphasize techniques, this book emphasizes the importance of being clear about one’s values and world view before beginning to practice social work. This updated third edition introduces the reader to the fundamentals of sound practice in the context of such challenges as inequality, poverty, discrimination, homelessness, violence and globalization.
Important developments have occurred since the second edition of this book was published. In particular, at the end of 2008, the Canadian and world economy experienced a major setback, and most analysts agree that the recovery will be slow and difficult. Accordingly, the chapters have been updated with new data, where available, that attempt to anticipate some of the implications of these developments for our profession and our clients.
Updates Include:
Steven Hick is a professor of social work at Carleton University in Ottawa, and is also the author of the companion text Social Work in Canada: An Introduction. has practiced at home and abroad as a human rights worker, social service worker, and social policy analyst. He is also a co-founder of War Child Canada.
His recent research focuses on electronic advocacy and activism and the efficacy of technology access programs for low-income citizens. His teaching of introductory social work on Instructional Television (ITV) and on the Internet has won him teaching awards and numerous accolades.
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