Life Model of Social Work Practice: Advances in Theory and Practice

by Alex Gitterman, Carel B. Germain, Carel B Germain, et al.

Book Overview

Originally published in 1980, this seminal work was the first to introduce an ecological perspective into social work practice. The third edition expands and deepens this perspective, further developing the basic premise that, by being situated within the people: environment interface, the social work profession is distinct from other service professions. The book presents the "what" (theories and concepts) and the "how" (practice methods) to help...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231139985
• ISBN13: 9780231139984
• Release Date: May 2008
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 632 Pages
• Weight: 2.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.5" x 9.2"