Introduction to Social Work

<p><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>This textbook presents a comprehensive and current overview of social work to help guide students as they begin their exploration of the field. Author Jessica A. Ritter infuses this text with a dynamic updated approach while making sure to include time-tested elements useful in an introductory social work text. The book gives equal coverage to micro and macro social work has a strong social justice orientation and features a unique framework highlighting all three major domains of social work: practice policy and research.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Additional features of the book include a strong focus on diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) material as well as an emphasis on the current social challenges facing our country such as systemic racism; the Coronavirus pandemic; environmental justice; and the current political climate and political divisions. There are also case studies critical thinking questions insights on career-path options and interactive features that aid student learning.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Fresh contemporary and accessible this is the ideal text for the Introduction to Social Work course at the BSW level.</span></p>