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Direct Social Work Practice: Theory and Skills (with InfoTrac)

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Authors: Dean H. Hepworth, Ronald H. Rooney, Glenda Dewberry Rooney, Kim Strom-gottfried, Jo Ann Larsen
Publisher: Brooks Cole
Category: Book

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Media: Hardcover
Edition: 7
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 656
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.7
Dimensions (in): 9.9 x 8.1 x 1.2

ISBN: 0534644589
Dewey Decimal Number: 361.32
EAN: 9780534644581
ASIN: 0534644589

Publication Date: July 7, 2005
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Condition: Expedited shipping available. Regular student edition with covered or stickered publisher marks on binding. Might include info trac. Some pages bent. May contain some marks/highlights.

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Through proven learning experiences that are as close to real-life practice as can be obtained from a book, DIRECT SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE: THEORY AND SKILLS prepares social work students for effective work in the field. Many of the case examples are drawn from social work practitioners as well as the authors' own practice situations. Long praised for its appropriate level of rigor, the book integrates the major theories and skills that direct social work practitioners need to understand and master--thus giving the book its reputation as the classic source for helping students learn direct practice skills. Consisting of four parts, the book begins by identifying the mission of social work, its values, and knowledge base. The authors then differentiate generalist from direct practice and explore roles of direct practitioners. Common elements amongst diverse theorists are then examined while key intervention strategies and various client population and practice settings are presented. Specifically, Part One provides the foundational/values and knowledge base material; Part Two is devoted to the beginning phase of the helping process; Part Three addresses the middle phase (goal attainment strategies), discussing four intervention approaches; and Part Four clarifies the termination phase of direct practice.

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5 out of 5 stars

Excellent condition, short wait time October 1, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

At first I was concerned because the web site listed a substantial wait time before the text could be shipped, but I ended up receiving it within two weeks. The book arrived in excellent condition.

1 out of 5 stars

Still don't have it!!!!!!!! September 21, 2008
I ordered this book approx 5 weeks ago for graduate school and I still don't have it!! Classes started 3 weeks ago and I have had to borrow books from other people!!!! Will never order books online again!!!!

5 out of 5 stars

Good book! September 19, 2008
This book is compact with great information :) It's laid out nicely so it's easy to follow. The only down fall is there are some phrases that aren't explained well (i.e. additive empathy) but are used regularly. Overall, a good textbook for beginners :)

4 out of 5 stars

Excellent if it was not for this one thing. August 30, 2008
This is an excellent introduction to social work practice with many useful tips on individual, family and group assessment and intervention. I highly recommend this book. But it really is too bad and sad that they have decided to cut a chapter (chapter14 of the sixth edition) on problem solving, assertiveness and stress management.

3 out of 5 stars

Rather dull, but easy to read September 3, 2005
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

This textbook is not the most thrilling read of a lifetime, but its also not difficult. Somestimes the organization is a little odd, but it could be worse. br /If its not required, I wouldn't buy it. br /

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