Introduction to Social Welfare and Social Work: The U.S. in Global Perspective

Excellent fusion of the historical development of the social work profession, important HBSE models influencing practice, and key social work values. Social issues are discussed in a global context, distinguishing this from many other introductory texts. References are meticulously documented at the end of each chapter and are from a variety of credible quantitative and qualitative sources. Overall, this text is a globally-relevant, timely work that emphasizes the interconnectedness of the American social work profession and the larger world.

This author offers a thorough explanation of social work and global implications. The content of information is current and relevant to the vast aspects of social work on a local and global scale. I especially appreciated the personal narratives included throughout the text which give facts and figures a face. I am also grateful for the expertise and experience of the author which allows her to pull from her own personal experiences from around the world. So oft times books are written by those who have only read of experiences themselves, but this is not so of this author. From those just entering the field of social work, to those whose professions require an informed world view, Introduction to Social Welfare and Social Work: The U.S. in Global Perspective will inform, inlighten, and enspire.