The Social Work Dictionary FROM THE PUBLISHER
With nearly 8,000 terms, The Social Work Dictionary is an essential tool for understanding the language of social work and related disciplines. Here--in a single user-friendly resource-- are all the terms, concepts, organizations, historical figures, and values that define the profession.
FROM THE CRITICS
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Provides the social worker with an abbreviated interpretation of the words, concepts, organizations, historical events, and values that are relevant to the profession. Covers some 8,000 terms, including 2,000 that are new to this edition. Other features include a list of frequently-used acronyms; a list of milestones in the development of social work and social welfare; the NASW Code of Ethics; and resources. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknew.com)