This classic, best-selling text for beginning social work students introduces the basic components of working with people--observation, assessment, communication, and intervention. Now in its Eighth edition, Working with People presents an engaging discussion of the theoretical foundation of social work practice, promotes the development of practice skills, integrates the topics of advocacy throughout, and encourages social work students to be more reflective in their work. Advocacy for clients, especially minority groups, ...
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This classic, best-selling text for beginning social work students introduces the basic components of working with people--observation, assessment, communication, and intervention. Now in its Eighth edition, Working with People presents an engaging discussion of the theoretical foundation of social work practice, promotes the development of practice skills, integrates the topics of advocacy throughout, and encourages social work students to be more reflective in their work. Advocacy for clients, especially minority groups, is emphasized. Included in this new edition are diversity rich case examples which put theory into practice, discussions about changes in societal attitudes, philosophies, and politics toward those in need, and material on feminist psychology and brief therapies. Additionally, tables with highlights of major personality theories make it easy for a reader to see the distinctions between different theoretical approaches.
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Good. Book Octavo, softcover, some corner curl and light highlighting else VG. Discusses understanding ourselves, understanding the human condition, developing & maintaining communication with people, defining the helping relationship, utilizing social system theory, the scientific method, developing an eclectic approach, skills, techniques, tools, and so on. 202 pp. including index.
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Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear.
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Fair in very good dust jacket. Ex-library. 263 p. Audience: General/trade. LCCN 77029163 Type of material Book Personal name Brill, Naomi I. Main title Working with people: the helping process / Naomi I. Brill. Edition 2d ed. Published/Created Philadelphia: Lippincott, c1978. Description xxi, 263 p.; 23 cm. ISBN 0397473826 LC classification HV40. B83 1978 LC Subjects Social service. Social workers. Human services. Helping behavior. Notes Includes bibliographies and index. Dewey class no. 361
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Good. Good condition. 2nd edition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
