Social work and social welfare an invitation

Includes bibliographical references and index.

A glimpse into the world of social work -- History of social work and social welfare -- U.S. poverty and the implications for social work -- The social work environment -- Diversity in social work practice -- Values and ethics in social work practice -- Social work perspectives and methods -- Fields of social work practice -- Social work practice with individuals and families -- Social work practice with groups -- Social work practice with organizations and communities and policy practice -- The social work profession.