The need for an alternative to conventional social work is more obvious today than ever before. Given its acceptance of our present social order and its emphasi

Structural social work assumes that clients are adequate people in untenable situations. The social worker must display active appreciation for the client's com

An up-to-date and thorough investigation of progressive social work theoryThis fully updated edition explores the shortcomings of welfare capitalism and reveals

The second edition of this popular social work practice text more fully addresses the connection between social justice and human rights.

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