Introduction to Social Work: An Advocacy-Based Profession
General non-fiction
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
Summary
The best-selling Introduction to Social Work guides students through the foundations of social work—its history, purpose, and how to become practical and effective advocates in the field. Built on a unique advocacy practice and policy model with four key components–economic… and social justice, a supportive environment, human needs and rights, and political access—this text offers a crucial lens for addressing today’s social issues. Authors Lisa E. Cox, Carolyn J. Tice, and Dennis D. Long emphasize advocacy across all sectors of social work, addressing pressing issues such as immigration, poverty, health care, social policy, and environmental challenges. The Fourth Edition closely aligns with the latest Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), references the Code of Ethics from the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). It encourages students to explore their personal role as future social workers in driving systemic change, challenging oppression, and uplifting marginalized individuals, families, groups, and communities. This text is offered in Sage Vantage, an intuitive learning platform that integrates quality Sage textbook content with assignable multimedia activities and auto-graded assessments to drive student engagement and ensure accountability. Unparalleled in its ease of use and built for dynamic teaching and learning, Vantage offers customizable LMS integration and best-in-class support.